App Store Screenshot Sizes in 2026: The Complete iPhone & iPad Guide
If you are staring at App Store Connect wondering why your screenshots keep getting rejected, the answer is almost always one thing: wrong dimensions. Apple is strict about pixel sizes, and the list has quietly shifted over the past two years as new devices launched and old requirements were retired.
This is the current, no-guessing reference for app store screenshot sizes 2026 — exact pixel dimensions for iPhone and iPad, how many images you actually need, and the file rules that trip people up at upload. Bookmark it; it is the cheat sheet we wish existed when we first submitted an app.
For the broader background on aspect ratios and how Apple's shelves work, see our app store screenshot sizes reference guide.
What is the required App Store screenshot size in 2026?
The single most important number: 1320 × 2868 px. That is the 6.9-inch iPhone display (the iPhone 17 Pro Max class), and it is the primary required size in App Store Connect for 2026.
Here is the part that saves you hours. Apple now scales from the largest image you upload. Provide one crisp 6.9-inch set and Apple generates the presentation for every smaller iPhone automatically. You no longer have to produce a separate export for the 5.5-inch, 4.7-inch, and older displays the way you did years ago.
The other size Apple explicitly accepts for iPhone is 1290 × 2796 px — the 6.7-inch display (iPhone 15/16 Plus and Pro Max class). Both are valid; the 6.9-inch is the current default and the one to design for.
iPhone screenshot dimensions (2026)
| Display |
Portrait (px) |
Landscape (px) |
Status |
| 6.9" (iPhone 17 Pro Max) |
1320 × 2868 |
2868 × 1320 |
Primary / required |
| 6.7" (15/16 Plus & Pro Max) |
1290 × 2796 |
2796 × 1290 |
Accepted |
| 6.5" (older Max) |
1242 × 2688 |
2688 × 1242 |
Legacy, optional |
| 5.5" (iPhone 8 Plus) |
1242 × 2208 |
2208 × 1242 |
Legacy, optional |
Bottom line for iPhone: design at 1320 × 2868, upload that set, and you are done for the entire iPhone lineup. This is the confirmed export size we build into the App Store screenshot generator so you never have to remember it.
What size are iPad Pro screenshots?
If your app runs on iPad, Apple requires an iPad screenshot set — and this is where people get caught, because the iPad numbers are different from iPhone and changed with the M4 iPad Pro.
The current iPad Pro screenshot size is 2064 × 2752 px, matching the 13-inch iPad Pro (M4). That is your iPad master.
If your app also supports older iPads running iOS 16.x or earlier, add a 2048 × 2732 px set for the 12.9-inch display. As with iPhone, the largest size you upload is scaled down for smaller iPad screens, so you generally do not need to produce sizes for the 11-inch or 10.x-inch models separately.
iPad screenshot dimensions (2026)
| Display |
Portrait (px) |
Landscape (px) |
Status |
| 13" iPad Pro (M4) |
2064 × 2752 |
2752 × 2064 |
Primary iPad size |
| 12.9" iPad Pro |
2048 × 2732 |
2732 × 2048 |
Accepted (older iPads) |
| 11" iPad Pro |
1668 × 2388 |
2388 × 1668 |
Legacy, optional |
Do you need iPad screenshots at all? Only if your app supports iPad. If it is iPhone-only, skip them entirely. If it is universal, iPad screenshots are mandatory — an app that installs on iPad with no iPad screenshots is a common rejection.
Portrait vs. landscape: which orientation do you upload?
Upload the orientation that matches how people actually use your app. A vertical, feed-style app should use portrait; a game or video editor built for landscape should use landscape frames.
You can mix orientations within a set, but do not upload a landscape image cropped into a portrait slot — Apple will flag the mismatched dimensions. Whatever orientation you choose, the pixel dimensions above must be exact. A 1319-pixel-wide image is a rejected image.
File format and quality rules
Getting the dimensions right is half the battle; the file itself has to comply too. Here are the rules that cause silent upload failures:
- Format: PNG or JPEG only. PNG is best for crisp text and UI; JPEG is fine for photo-heavy frames.
- Color space: RGB, not CMYK. Exports from print-oriented design tools sometimes sneak CMYK through and get rejected.
- No alpha channel / transparency on the final flattened image. Flatten before export.
- No rounded corners, no device bezel added by Apple — you supply the full rectangular canvas at the exact pixel size, edge to edge.
- 72 DPI is standard; what actually matters to Apple is the pixel count, not the DPI tag.
- Max 500 KB is not a rule — file size limits are generous. Quality and exact dimensions matter far more.
How many screenshots do you need?
Apple allows 1 to 10 screenshots per device class, per localization. You need at least one to publish, but here is the practical guidance:
- Upload 5 to 10. More frames give you more room to sell features and win the download.
- The first 2 to 3 are everything. On the product page and in search results, only the first two or three screenshots show before a user swipes. Front-load your best value proposition.
- Localize if you have the audience. Each language storefront gets its own screenshot set, so you can (and should) translate on-screen captions for major markets.
If you are not sure what to put on those first frames, our companion post on how to make App Store screenshots that convert walks through captions, ordering, and the design patterns that lift install rates.
A quick pre-upload checklist
Before you drag anything into App Store Connect, confirm:
- [ ] iPhone set is exactly 1320 × 2868 px (6.9-inch)
- [ ] iPad set is exactly 2064 × 2752 px — only if your app supports iPad
- [ ] Files are PNG or JPEG, RGB, no transparency
- [ ] Orientation matches your app's actual use
- [ ] First 2–3 frames carry your strongest message
- [ ] Screenshots reflect the current version of your app (Apple rejects mismatched or misleading UI)
For the full end-to-end submission sequence — not just images — follow the complete App Store submission checklist.
Common sizing mistakes (and the fix)
"My screenshot is 1179 × 2556 and it won't upload." That is the raw resolution of a physical iPhone 15/16 screen, not an accepted App Store size. Resize or re-export at 1320 × 2868.
"I took a screenshot on my phone and it's blurry when uploaded." A device screen grab is lower resolution than the required marketing size. Design the frame at full 1320 × 2868 rather than upscaling a phone capture.
"Apple says my dimensions are invalid but I set 1320 × 2868." Check for an alpha channel or a stray extra pixel from a crop. Re-flatten and export at exact dimensions.
The reliable way to avoid all of this is to design on a canvas that is already locked to the correct output. The App Store screenshot generator exports the exact 1320 × 2868 and Google Play sizes so the dimensions are correct by definition — you design freely and the file that comes out is store-ready. You can build and preview for free and only pay when you export.
Building for Android too?
If you are shipping to both stores, the numbers are completely different on Google Play — different aspect ratios, a feature graphic requirement, and its own file rules. Do not assume your Apple set will pass. See our companion guide to Google Play screenshot sizes and feature graphic requirements before you upload there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the required App Store screenshot size in 2026?
The primary required size is 1320 × 2868 px, the 6.9-inch iPhone display (iPhone 17 Pro Max class). Apple also accepts 1290 × 2796 px for the 6.7-inch display. Upload the largest size and Apple scales it down for smaller iPhones automatically.
Do I still need to upload separate screenshots for every iPhone size?
No. Since App Store Connect now scales from the largest image you provide, one 6.9-inch set (1320 × 2868) covers every modern iPhone. You only need a second iPhone set if you want pixel-perfect art for a specific smaller display.
What size are iPad Pro screenshots?
The current iPad master size is 2064 × 2752 px for the 13-inch iPad Pro (M4). If your app also runs on older iPads, add a 2048 × 2732 px set for the 12.9-inch display. iPad screenshots are only required if your app supports iPad.
How many screenshots can I upload to the App Store?
Apple allows 1 to 10 screenshots per device class and per localization, in PNG or JPEG. Only the first 2 to 3 appear before a user has to swipe, so lead with your strongest frames.