App Store Screenshot Sizes: iOS, Google Play & Chrome Requirements

Short answer: Apple accepts 1–10 .jpeg, .jpg, or .png screenshots and does not allow alpha channels. Google Play requires at least 2 screenshots to publish, supports up to 8 per device type, and has separate rules for large screens. Chrome Web Store requires 1–5 full-bleed screenshots at 1280 × 800 or 640 × 400. Store rules change, so verify the official links below immediately before submitting.

Store Screenshot Rules at a Glance

Sources: Apple screenshot specifications, Google Play preview assets, and Chrome Web Store image requirements.

App Store Screenshot Sizes (iOS)

Apple supports several accepted sizes for each display class. The table below is a compact reference for common portrait uploads—not a requirement to upload every row. If the UI is the same across device sizes and localizations, Apple says you can supply the highest required resolution and let App Store Connect scale it for smaller sizes. Check the current Apple specification in Media Manager before release.

iPhone Screenshot Sizes

iPad Screenshot Sizes

Key App Store Rules

• Upload from 1 to 10 screenshots in .jpeg, .jpg, or .png format.
• Do not use alpha channels or transparency.
• Use the highest applicable resolution when your UI is identical across device sizes; App Store Connect can scale it down.
• Provide custom screenshots in Media Manager when a device size or localization needs different artwork.

Google Play Screenshot Sizes (Android)

Google Play separates general listing requirements from device-specific guidance. For a standard listing, it requires at least two screenshots across device types. You can add up to eight screenshots for every supported device type, including phones, tablets, Chromebooks, TVs, Wear OS, Android Automotive, and Android XR.

General Google Play Requirements

Large-Screen Devices

For Chromebook and tablet listings, Google Play allows a minimum of four screenshots to demonstrate the app experience. Those large-screen uploads use a separate 1080–7680 px range and a 16:9 landscape or 9:16 portrait ratio. Keep extra marketing text out of the artwork because it may be cropped in Play surfaces.

Key Google Play Rules

• Show the real in-app experience rather than a device mockup or unrelated marketing art.
• Localize text overlays for the markets you target.
• Avoid rankings, awards, testimonials, price claims, and calls to action in the screenshots.
• Supply concise alt text for every uploaded graphic asset.

Read the current Google Play preview asset policy before submission; requirements differ for Wear OS, TV, Automotive, and Android XR.

Chrome Web Store Screenshot Sizes

For Chrome extensions, provide at least one—and preferably up to five—screenshots that demonstrate the actual extension experience.

The Chrome documentation prefers 1280 × 800 screenshots because they look better on high-resolution displays, although the store downscales them to 640 × 400.

Submission Best Practices

1. Start with the highest applicable store size

Keep a high-resolution source design, then export only the accepted sizes needed for your listing. For Apple, this can reduce duplicate work when the interface is identical across sizes.

2. Make the first screenshots explain the product

Use the opening screenshots to show the core app workflow, not a title card alone. Google Play explicitly asks that screenshots demonstrate the real app or game experience.

3. Localize only what users will read

Translate on-image text and screenshots when the product UI differs by market. Keep the underlying product state truthful and consistent with the submitted build.

4. Recheck platform rules before every release

Device classes, accepted dimensions, and policy language evolve. Treat this article as a working reference and use the official Apple, Google Play, and Chrome pages as the submission source of truth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many screenshots should I upload?

Apple allows 1–10 screenshots. Google Play needs at least 2 to publish and supports up to 8 for each supported device type. Chrome Web Store requires 1–5 screenshots. Use the number that clearly explains your product rather than filling every slot with near-duplicates.

Do I need screenshots for every Apple device size?

Not always. When your interface is the same, Apple permits high-resolution screenshots to scale to smaller device sizes. Add device-specific artwork only where it improves the listing or is needed for a different interface.

Should I use PNG or JPEG?

Apple accepts .jpeg, .jpg, and .png; Google Play accepts JPEG or 24-bit PNG. Both platforms prohibit alpha/transparency for the listing screenshots, so validate the exported files before upload.

Can I reuse the same screenshots across iOS and Android?

You can reuse the product story, but each store has different technical and policy requirements. Export store-specific files and ensure every screenshot accurately depicts the corresponding app experience.

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