App Store & Google Play Screenshot Specs (2026)
By Nomadic Jeikei · Updated July 24, 2026
Screenshots are the biggest visual driver of conversion on a store page, yet uploads are frequently blocked by a 'resolution doesn't match' error. This guide covers the exact pixel sizes and count limits Apple and Google require in 2026, plus how to cover many devices from a single source design.
App Store — you only need the largest device
In 2026, App Store Connect only asks for a screenshot of the largest display in each device family. Upload one set for the 6.9-inch iPhone and, if you support iPad, one for the 13-inch iPad, and Apple automatically scales those down to populate the listings for smaller devices. There's no longer any need to produce separate 4.7-inch, 5.5-inch, or 12.9-inch sets.
| Device | Size (px) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 6.9-inch | 1320×2868 | Required (Pro Max class) |
| iPad 13-inch | 2064×2752 | Required if you support iPad |
- Count: at least 1, up to 10 per device family
- Format: PNG or JPEG, RGB color (no transparency)
- Pixel-exact: uploading 1290×2796 instead of 1320×2868 gets rejected.
- For landscape apps, swap width and height (2868×1320).
Uploading the 6.5-inch size (1242×2688 or 1284×2778) instead of 6.9-inch is still allowed, but designing to the largest device avoids quality loss when Apple scales down. If you're starting fresh, base everything on the 6.9-inch canvas.
Google Play — aspect ratio and the feature graphic
Google Play doesn't enforce exact pixel values the way Apple does; it manages screenshots by aspect ratio and side length. Each side must be between 320px and 3840px, and the aspect ratio between 16:9 and 9:16. In practice, a phone-portrait 1080×1920 is a safe standard.
| Item | Size (px) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phone screenshot | 1080×1920 recommended | Sides 320–3840, 16:9–9:16 |
| 7-inch tablet | 1080×1920 | Recommended if supported |
| 10-inch tablet | 1200×1920 | Recommended if supported |
| Feature graphic | 1024×500 | Required to publish, no alpha |
- Count: at least 2, up to 8 per device type
- Format: JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha channel)
- The feature graphic is the banner atop your listing — without it you can't publish.
- Adding tablet screenshots makes your app stand out in tablet search results.
The two stores side by side
| Item | App Store | Google Play |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Exact pixel values | Aspect ratio & side range |
| Phone baseline | 1320×2868 (6.9-inch) | 1080×1920 recommended |
| Count | 1–10 | 2–8 |
| Format | PNG / JPEG | 24-bit PNG / JPEG |
| Extra graphic | None | Feature graphic 1024×500 required |
Practical tip — start from one source set
It's most efficient to design on the largest canvas (iPhone 6.9-inch, 1320×2868). Lay out your captions and mockups there, and moving to Google Play's 1080×1920 or a tablet ratio becomes a matter of scaling down rather than reflowing — nothing gets blurry. STUDIO's resolution converter turns a single source image into pixel-exact exports for each store spec.
Before uploading, double-check that each image is pixel-exact and free of an alpha channel. Those two issues account for the vast majority of screenshot upload errors.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to make an iPhone screenshot for every size?
- No. In 2026 the App Store only requires the 6.9-inch set, and Apple auto-scales it to fill the listings for smaller devices. If you support iPad, add one 13-inch set as well.
- Is the Google Play feature graphic mandatory?
- Yes. The 1024×500 feature graphic is required to publish. Submit it as JPEG or 24-bit PNG with no alpha channel.
- Can screenshots use a transparent background?
- It's not recommended. Both stores assume opaque RGB screenshots, and the Google Play feature graphic in particular must not contain an alpha channel.