Submitting incorrect app store screenshot sizes to Apple App Store Connect or Google Play Console is the single most common cause of unnecessary submission rejections under Apple Review Guideline 2.3 (Accurate Metadata). As hardware display standards evolve — such as the iPhone 16 Pro Max 6.9-inch Super Retina display — pixel dimensions and aspect ratio requirements shift.
This authoritative 2026 reference guide outlines every required pixel size, file format, maximum file weight, and conversion rate optimization (CRO) best practice for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and Android apps.
⚡ Quick AEO Answer: What size are iPhone App Store screenshots in 2026?
In 2026, the primary required iPhone screenshot size for App Store Connect is 1320 × 2868 pixels (6.9-inch Super Retina Display for iPhone 16 Pro Max) in portrait orientation, or 2868 × 1320 pixels in landscape orientation. Apple automatically scales this high-resolution screenshot set down across 6.7", 6.1", and smaller devices.
1. Apple App Store Screenshot Sizes (iOS & iPadOS 2026)
Apple App Store Connect requires developers to provide screenshots for the largest display size within each device category. Below are the official pixel dimensions required by Apple:
| Device Category | Display Size | Portrait Pixels (W × H) | Landscape Pixels (W × H) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 6.9-inch | 1320 × 2868 px |
2868 × 1320 px |
Required (Primary) |
| iPhone 15 / 14 Pro Max | 6.7-inch | 1290 × 2796 px |
2796 × 1290 px |
Optional (Auto-scaled) |
| iPhone 15 / 14 / 13 | 6.1-inch | 1179 × 2556 px |
2556 × 1179 px |
Optional (Auto-scaled) |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max / XS Max | 6.5-inch | 1242 × 2688 px |
2688 × 1242 px |
Legacy Display |
| iPhone 8 Plus | 5.5-inch | 1242 × 2208 px |
2208 × 1242 px |
Legacy (Home Button) |
| iPad Pro (M4 / 6th Gen) | 13-inch | 2064 × 2752 px |
2752 × 2064 px |
Required for iPad |
| iPad Pro / iPad Air | 11-inch | 1668 × 2388 px |
2388 × 1668 px |
Optional (Auto-scaled) |
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 & Series 10 | 49mm / 46mm | 416 × 496 px |
502 × 410 px |
Required for watchOS |
| Mac App Store (macOS) | 16:10 Aspect | 2880 × 1800 px |
1440 × 900 px |
Required for macOS |
| Apple Vision Pro (visionOS) | 16:9 Aspect | 3840 × 2160 px |
2160 × 3840 px |
Required for visionOS |
You can verify your existing screenshot files instantly with our free App Store Screenshot Sizes Checker tool.
2. Google Play Store Screenshot Sizes (Android 15 Guidelines)
Google Play Console maintains a more flexible set of size limits compared to Apple, allowing developers to upload high-resolution screenshots provided they adhere to strict aspect ratio bounds:
- Minimum Dimension:
320 pxon any single edge. - Maximum Dimension:
3840 pxon any single edge. - Aspect Ratio: Must be
16:9(horizontal landscape) or9:16(vertical portrait). - Quantity Required: Upload between 4 and 8 screenshots per device type (Phone, 7-inch Tablet, 10-inch Tablet, Chromebook).
Recommended Google Play Asset Sizes
| Asset Type | Recommended Dimensions | Format & File Limit | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android Phone Screenshots | 1080 × 1920 px or 1440 × 2560 px |
PNG or 24-bit JPG (Max 8MB) | Required (Min 4 screenshots) |
| 7-Inch Tablet Screenshots | 1200 × 1920 px or 1600 × 2560 px |
PNG or 24-bit JPG (Max 8MB) | Required for Tablet Reach |
| 10-Inch Tablet Screenshots | 1920 × 1200 px or 2560 × 1600 px |
PNG or 24-bit JPG (Max 8MB) | Required for Large Screen Reach |
| Google Play Feature Graphic | 1024 × 500 px |
JPG or 24-bit PNG (No Alpha) | Required for Store Feature |
| Google Play App Icon | 512 × 512 px |
32-bit PNG with Alpha (Max 1024KB) | Required |
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3. ASO Screenshot Conversion Benchmarks (+25% CVR Uplift)
Having exact pixel dimensions is a prerequisite for approval, but designing high-converting visual assets is what drives organic download volume. Based on ASO conversion analysis across 10,000+ store listings:
- The First 3 Screenshots Rule: Over 80% of users make their install decision directly from the search results page without tapping into your full store listing. Your first 3 screenshots must communicate your core value proposition immediately.
- 3D Angled Device Mockups vs 2D Flat Screens: Screenshot designs featuring angled 3D device frames, dynamic lighting shadows, and floating UI cards achieve a +18% to +35% higher conversion rate (CVR) compared to plain 2D flat screenshots.
- Typography Legibility: Captions must remain legible on mobile search cards. Maintain a minimum headline font size of
42pt(on 3x displays) and restrict captions to under 7 words per frame. - Localized Asset Export: Localizing screenshot headlines into German, Japanese, French, and Spanish drives up to a 2.4× increase in localized conversion rates.
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