App Preview Video Maker
Create high-converting App Store & Google Play preview videos in minutes. Wrap screenshots into animated device frames with kinetic captions, background music & 60 FPS 4K exports.
What is an App Preview Video?
An App Preview video is a 15 to 30-second promotional video displayed directly on an app's Apple App Store or Google Play listing. It demonstrates core features, user interface, and user experience in motion. Utilizing automated device framing, animated typography, and background soundtrack music, app preview videos dramatically increase app store conversion rates by converting page visitors into active downloads.
App Store & Play Store Dimensions
Built-in resolution & aspect ratio specs for instant compliance.
Apple App Store (iPhone)
Ratio: 9:16 Portrait
Resolution: 1320 × 2868 px / 1080 × 1920 px
FPS: 30 or 60 FPS
Duration: 15 to 30 seconds
Apple App Store (iPad)
Ratio: 3:4 / 4:3 Aspect
Resolution: 2064 × 2752 px / 2752 × 2064 px
FPS: 30 or 60 FPS
Duration: 15 to 30 seconds
Google Play Store (Phones)
Ratio: 16:9 Landscape / 9:16
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 px / 1080 × 1920 px
FPS: 30 or 60 FPS
Duration: 30 to 120 seconds
Social Media (Reels & TikTok)
Ratio: 9:16 Vertical
Resolution: 1080 × 1920 px (Full HD)
FPS: 60 FPS Recommended
Duration: 5 to 60 seconds
How to Make an App Store Preview Video
From raw app screenshots to a polished 60 FPS video promo in 2 minutes.
Add App Screenshots or Screen Capture
Drag and drop raw mobile app screenshots, UI drafts, or MP4 screen recordings straight from Xcode simulator, Android Studio, or your physical device.
Wrap in Device Frames & Pick Aspect Ratio
Place your screens inside photorealistic iPhone 15 Pro, Pixel 8, or iPad bezels. Switch between portrait 9:16 for iOS App Store or landscape 16:9 for Google Play & YouTube.
Add Kinetic Typography & Audio Tracks
Add animated text headlines, floating pill badges, and background music. Adjust slide duration, transition effects (fade, zoom, cut), and audio volume levels.
Export High-FPS 4K Video File
Batch export Apple App Store & Google Play compliant 30 or 60 FPS MP4, WebM (with alpha transparency), or high-quality animated GIF files directly in browser.
Built for Maximum Download Conversion
Professional motion graphics features designed for non-video editors.
Photorealistic Device Bezels
Frame your app inside accurate CAD-designed iPhone 15 Pro, Pixel 8, iPad Pro, and MacBook frames with realistic corner radii, camera cutouts, and subtle drop shadows.
Multi-Slide Timeline & Transitions
Arrange multi-screen sequences on an intuitive timeline. Apply seamless slide transition effects like Crossfade, Push-in Zoom, Cut, and Parallax Slide.
Kinetic Captions & Typography
Highlight key product features with animated text overlays, headline effects, custom Google Fonts, and high-contrast callout pill badges.
Royalty-Free Soundtrack Library
Choose from curated background audio tracks (lo-fi, energetic tech, corporate, synth-wave) with automated audio fade-out, or upload your own audio files.
In-Browser WebGPU GPU Rendering
Render ultra-smooth 60 FPS videos directly on your computer's graphics card. No cloud rendering queues, no software installs, and zero waiting.
Multi-Aspect & Alpha Exports
Export in 9:16 vertical, 16:9 horizontal, or 1:1 square. Supports MP4, WebM (with transparent alpha channel), and high-framerate animated GIFs.
How App3DShot Compares
Faster rendering, lower costs, and zero video editing software required.
| Feature / Capability | App3DShot Video Maker | After Effects / Premiere | 2D Screen Recorders | Outsourced Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Render Speed | Sub-Second GPU Render | Slow Export Queue | Real-time 2D | 2 to 5 Business Days |
| Store Compliance | Built-In App Store Specs | Manual Setup Required | Manual Crop | Varies |
| Learning Curve | Instant (0 minutes) | High (After Effects / Premiere) | Low (Basic 2D) | None (Outsourced) |
| Custom Music & Audio Sync | Included Free | Manual Audio Mixing | Limited Audio | Extra Charge |
| Software Requirement | Zero Download (Browser) | Heavy Desktop App | Mac App Only | Email / Slack |
| Cost | Free to Build & Preview | $20-$60/mo Subscription | $89 One-Time | $500 - $2,500 |
Designed for Growth & User Acquisition
Apple App Store Preview Videos
Generate compliant, high-converting 15-to-30-second H.264 preview videos for iPhone and iPad App Store product pages.
Google Play Store Promo Trailers
Create landscape (16:9) YouTube promo videos designed to showcase key user flows on your Google Play Store listing page.
Product Hunt & Launch Day Teasers
Capture attention on launch day with snappy 10-second motion graphics videos that highlight your app's killer features.
TikTok, Instagram Reels & Shorts Ads
Drive organic app installs with vertical 9:16 60 FPS video ads designed to hook users on mobile social feeds.
Everything You Need to Know
What is an App Preview video?
An App Preview video is a short, 15 to 30 second promotional video displayed directly on an app's Apple App Store or Google Play Store listing. It demonstrates the app's primary features, user interface, and user experience to increase download conversion rates.
What are Apple's App Store preview video guidelines?
Apple requires App Previews to be between 15 and 30 seconds long, filmed primarily from captured device UI, formatted in H.264 / MP4 format, and rendered in required device resolutions like 1320 × 2868 px for 6.9" iPhones or 2064 × 2752 px for 13" iPads.
Is the App Preview Video Maker free to use?
Yes! App3DShot provides a free, browser-based video studio where you can build, preview, and edit your app preview videos without paying or entering a credit card.
Can I export videos in vertical 9:16 and horizontal 16:9 aspect ratios?
Yes. You can switch between portrait 9:16 (1080×1920) for mobile App Store listings and TikTok/Reels, landscape 16:9 (1920×1080) for desktop & Google Play, or square 1:1.
Can I add background music and sound effects?
Yes. App3DShot includes a library of royalty-free soundtrack presets (lo-fi, upbeat, corporate, synth-wave) and allows custom MP3/WAV audio uploads with automatic audio fade-out.
Do I need complex video editing software like Premiere or Final Cut?
No. The App3DShot timeline editor is built specifically for app marketing. You can arrange slides, select slide transitions (fade, zoom, cut), and add kinetic text callouts in seconds.
What video formats and frame rates are supported?
You can export at 30 FPS or 60 FPS in Full HD and 4K resolutions in MP4, WebM (with alpha transparency), and high-framerate animated GIF formats.
Can I use screen recordings instead of still screenshots?
Yes! You can drop an MP4 screen recording onto any slide. The video clip will play inside the device frame while captions and background animations move around it.