Screenshot Dimensions
Definition
The required pixel dimensions for App Store and Google Play screenshots, varying by device type and platform.
What Is Screenshot Dimensions?
Screenshot dimensions are the platform-mandated pixel sizes that App Store and Google Play screenshots must match exactly to be accepted on a store listing. Apple requires specific sizes per device class — iPhone 16 Pro Max needs 1320×2868 (portrait), iPhone 16/15/14 needs 1179×2556, iPad Pro 13-inch needs 2064×2752. Google Play is more flexible: phone screenshots must be between 320px and 3840px on each side, with an aspect ratio between 16:9 and 9:16. The "first display size" you upload on App Store Connect (typically the iPhone 6.9" Display, the largest current iPhone) is used by Apple as a fallback when you don't upload device-specific assets — it gets scaled down. Submitting incorrect dimensions causes immediate rejection at the upload step.
Why It Matters for App Developers
Getting dimensions right is non-negotiable: Apple and Google reject mis-sized screenshots at upload time, blocking app releases. Apple's "first display size" fallback rule also means most apps only need to design at the iPhone 6.9" size — but the apps that design device-specific assets often look noticeably sharper, especially on iPads. Designers who mis-size screenshots delay launches; teams that auto-resize via tools (like SnapMonk) eliminate the problem entirely.
Technical Details
Apple iPhone 6.9" Display (iPhone 16 Pro Max): 1320×2868 portrait / 2868×1320 landscape. iPhone 6.7" Display (iPhone 15 Pro Max): 1290×2796. iPhone 6.5" Display (iPhone XS Max class): 1242×2688. iPad Pro 13" (M4): 2064×2752 portrait. iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd gen+): 2048×2732. Google Play phone screenshots: 320–3840px per side, 16:9–9:16 aspect ratio, JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha). Google Play 7" tablet: same range, aspect ratio constrained. Google Play 10" tablet: same. All screenshots must be RGB color space; CMYK is rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the App Store screenshot dimensions?
Apple requires device-specific dimensions. iPhone 16 Pro Max: 1320×2868. iPhone 15/16: 1179×2556. iPad Pro 13": 2064×2752. The 6.9" Display (iPhone 16 Pro Max) is now the required "first" upload size; smaller devices use it as a fallback if no device-specific screenshots are provided.
What size should Google Play screenshots be?
Google Play accepts phone screenshots between 320–3840px on each side, with aspect ratio between 16:9 and 9:16. JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha). Most teams design at 1242×2208 or 1440×2960 for crisp rendering on modern devices.
Do I need to upload screenshots for every iPhone size?
No. Apple requires the largest current size (iPhone 6.9" Display / iPhone 16 Pro Max) as a fallback. Smaller-size uploads are optional; Apple auto-scales the largest size for older devices. Designing device-specific assets gives better quality but is not mandatory.
What happens if I upload a wrong-sized screenshot?
Apple rejects it immediately at upload — the file is not accepted into App Store Connect. Google Play does the same. There is no review delay, but you cannot ship until the dimensions match exactly.
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