When you publishing an app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, you are required to provide app screenshots. Visuals speak louder than words and if that’s the case, app store screenshots are invaluable to app store optimization.

The first step to design appealing app screenshots is to adhering to the app screenshot sizes and dimensions on Apple Store and Google Play. Having the right size screenshots ensures that none of your images come out distorted, keeping your visual story compelling and professional looking.

Every time I go to submit an app for approval I forget what size screenshots I need. The following tables outline idea for app store screenshot size for developers or marketers so you will know which sizes are needed and the corresponding portrait and landscape orientation pixels.

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Part 1: App Store Screenshot Size

You can feature up to 10 screenshots on your App Store and Mac App Store product pages. The following table will be helpful for those who can’t remember which iPhone/iPad size to use for your screenshots.

iOS App Screenshot Sizes for iPhones

The iPhone has had 6 different screen sizes through history. Wondering which is the different App Store Screenshot Sizes? Check the table below to know which sizes are required and the corresponding pixels for portrait and landscape orientation.

iOS App Screenshots Sizes for iPads

macOS, tvOS, and watchOS App Screenshots Sizes

Apple Watch apps are now more prevalent in the App Store. Uploading screenshots specifically for watchOS devices will increase your reach.

App Preview Video Sizes and Dimensions

The iOS app preview video is a maximum 30 second clip that shows users what your app is about. You can have up to 3 videos, but it’s best practice to just have one great video.

You can provide app previews in tH.264 and ProRes 422 (HQ only) formats, with the following specifications.

Video Specifications

App Preview Resolutions

App Preview Requirements

Part 2: Google Play Store App Screenshot Size

Google Play can be used on different Android devices: phones, tablets (7-inch & 10-inch), Android TV and Wear OS by Google. You can add up to 8 screenshots for each supported device type and your screenshots are displayed on your app’s store listing on the Play Store Android app and website. 

App Screenshot Sizes for Android Phones, Tablets, TV and Wear OS

Google Play’s screenshot dimension requirements is pretty standard. To publish your store listing, you must provide a minimum of two screenshots across form factors that meet the following requirements:

• JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha)
• Minimum dimension: 320px
• Maximum dimension: 3840px
• The maximum dimension of your screenshot can’t be more than twice as long as the minimum dimension.

Highly recommended

Some sections of Google Play show groups of recommended apps and games in a large format using screenshots. To be eligible for recommendations in formats that use screenshots, the following guidelines are a requirement:

• For apps, you must provide at least four screenshots with minimum 1080px resolution. These should be 16:9 for landscape (minimum 1920x1080px) screenshots and 9:16 for portrait screenshots (minimum 1080x1920px).
• For games you must provide at least three 16:9 landscape screenshots (minimum 1920x1080px) or three 9:16 portrait screenshots (minimum 1080x1920px). 

Google Play Feature Graphic Size

You need a feature graphic to publish an app and have that app featured anywhere on Google Play. The feature graphic can also be displayed:

• In your promo video as cover image
• When doing a brand search
• In the “Recommended” section on the Play Store
• In the Ads section on the Play Store (if you’re running Google’s App Campaigns and they are displayed on the Play Store)

Therefore, it is important to add feature graphic in Google Play. Here are the requirements for the Google Play feature graphic:

• JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha)
• Dimensions: 1024px by 500px

Google Play Promo Video Size and Dimensions

On Google Play, you have the option to add a promotional YouTube video that will be positioned within your Gallery. If you use a video, there will be a Poster Frame (video thumbnail) with a play button overlay.

Requirements

• Recommended size: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Minimum length of 30 seconds
• Maximum length of 2 minutes
• Accepted format: YouTube URL

Final Thoughts

Google Play Store has its own screenshot sizes. Apple App Store also has its own sizes depending on the iOS device: iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. You should keep these sizes in mind in order to set your app or game screenshots ready from scratch. If you cannot remember them and find the information again and again, you can add this post to your bookmark.

Having the right screenshot in the Apple App Store or Google play has an invaluable role in determining whether a use is going to download your app or not. Here’s more information on App Store and Google Play screenshot guidelines to improve conversion rate and drive more download.