App Store Screenshot Sizes (2026): Complete Guide for iOS & Android

Getting your app store screenshot dimensions right is crucial for ASO success. Wrong sizes get rejected, and poorly-scaled screenshots hurt conversion rates. Here's everything you need to know for 2026.

iOS App Store Screenshot Sizes

Apple requires screenshots for specific device sizes. You don't need every device—just the key sizes that cover all display variants.

Required iPhone Sizes

iPhone 6.7" Display (iPhone 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro Max, 16 Pro Max)

• Portrait: 1290×2796 pixels
• Landscape: 2796×1290 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 19.5:9
• **Most important size**—covers all modern iPhones

iPhone 6.5" Display (iPhone 11 Pro Max, XS Max, 14 Plus, 13 Pro Max)

• Portrait: 1284×2778 pixels
• Landscape: 2778×1284 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 19.5:9

iPhone 5.5" Display (iPhone 8 Plus, 7 Plus, 6s Plus)

• Portrait: 1242×2208 pixels
• Landscape: 2208×1242 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• **Legacy requirement**—still needed for older devices

iPad Screenshot Sizes

iPad Pro 12.9" (6th generation)

• Portrait: 2048×2732 pixels
• Landscape: 2732×2048 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 4:3

iPad Pro 12.9" (2nd generation)

• Same dimensions: 2048×2732 / 2732×2048
• Required for compatibility

Google Play Screenshot Sizes

Google Play is more flexible than iOS, but following best practices ensures professional results.

Recommended Android Sizes

Phone (Primary)

• Recommended: 1080×2400 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 9:20 (or 9:19.5, 9:18)
• Accepted range: 320px minimum on shortest side, 3840px maximum on longest side

Tablet

• Recommended: 2048×1536 or 2732×2048
• Landscape preferred for tablet category

Google Play Requirements

• Format: JPEG or PNG
• Color space: 24-bit
• No transparency (alpha channel)
• Minimum 2 screenshots, maximum 8 per device type
• Feature graphic required: 1024×500 pixels

Universal Best Practices

Format Specifications

• **File types**: PNG or JPEG
• **Color profile**: sRGB
• **No alpha channel**: iOS allows transparency, Android doesn't
• **File naming**: Descriptive names help organization

Scaling Strategy

Upload the largest size (6.7" for iPhone, 12.9" for iPad), and Apple automatically scales down for smaller devices. For best results:

• Design at 3x resolution
• Keep text large enough for small screens
• Test readability on actual devices

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Wrong aspect ratios—stretched screenshots look unprofessional

2. Text too small—unreadable at thumbnail size

3. Status bar clutter—clean screenshots convert better

4. Wrong orientation mix—be consistent or deliberate

5. Inconsistent sizing—use exact dimensions, not "close enough"

How WowShots Handles Sizing

WowShots automatically generates screenshots at optimal sizes:

• **iPhone**: 1242×2688 (scales perfectly to all modern sizes)
• **iPad**: 2048×2732 (12.9" Pro resolution)
• **Android**: 1080×2400 (9:20 aspect ratio)

You upload screenshots once, and we handle all the technical requirements—formatting, scaling, and platform optimization.

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Conclusion

Screenshot dimensions might seem technical, but they're foundational to ASO. Correct sizes ensure your screenshots look professional across all devices and meet store requirements. Use WowShots to skip the complexity—we handle the technical specs while you focus on creating compelling visuals that convert browsers into users.

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