Google Play Screenshot Sizes & Feature Graphic Requirements (2026)
Google Play is more forgiving than the App Store about screenshot dimensions — but that flexibility is exactly what trips people up. "Any size between 320 and 3840 px" sounds easy until your images look soft at thumbnail size or the Play Console rejects your feature graphic for being 1023 pixels wide.
This is the complete 2026 reference for google play screenshot sizes, the mandatory feature graphic, and every file rule you need to clear the upload without a rejection. If you have already prepped your Apple assets, note upfront: the numbers here are different, and reusing your iPhone set will not work.
What size should Google Play screenshots be?
Recommended: 1080 × 1920 px for portrait phone screenshots. That is the size to design for.
Google's technical rules are broad — screenshots can be anywhere from 320 px to 3840 px on any side, with an aspect ratio between 1:1 and 2:1 — but "allowed" is not the same as "good." At 1080 × 1920 your screenshots are crisp on modern Android phones, look sharp at the small thumbnail size Play uses in search, and match the 9:16 shape most users expect. Go smaller and they blur; go non-standard and they get letterboxed.
Android screenshot dimensions (2026)
| Form factor |
Recommended (px) |
Aspect ratio |
Minimum |
| Phone (portrait) |
1080 × 1920 |
9:16 |
320 px per side |
| Phone (landscape) |
1920 × 1080 |
16:9 |
320 px per side |
| 7" tablet |
1200 × 1920 |
~10:16 |
320 px per side |
| 10" tablet |
1600 × 2560 |
~10:16 |
320 px per side |
The 1080 × 1920 phone size is the confirmed export we build into the App Store screenshot generator, alongside the Apple sizes, so you can produce both stores' assets from one design without hunting for the right pixel count.
What is the Google Play feature graphic size?
This is the asset Apple has no equivalent for, and the one indie makers most often forget until the Play Console blocks their release.
The feature graphic must be exactly 1024 × 500 px. It is required for every app — you cannot publish without it. It appears at the top of your store listing, can show in search results on some devices, and is used in editorial and promotional placements. After your app icon, it is the single most important visual you upload.
Feature graphic rules
- Dimensions: exactly 1024 × 500 px (no other size accepted)
- Format: JPEG or 24-bit PNG with no alpha/transparency
- No important content in the outer edges — Play may overlay a play button or crop slightly in some placements, so keep your logo and key text centered
- No misleading claims, no "download now" buttons, no store badges inside the graphic
Think of the 1024 × 500 feature graphic as a billboard, not a screenshot. One clear message, your app name or logo, and a clean background beat a cluttered collage every time.
What about the app icon and other required assets?
Google Play bundles a few visual assets together at publish time. Beyond screenshots and the feature graphic, you also need:
- Hi-res app icon: 512 × 512 px, 32-bit PNG with alpha
- Feature graphic: 1024 × 500 px (above)
- Phone screenshots: at least 2, recommended 1080 × 1920
- Optional: promo video (YouTube URL), tablet screenshots if you support tablets
How many screenshots does Google Play require?
Minimum 2 phone screenshots to publish. Maximum 8 per form factor (phone, 7-inch tablet, 10-inch tablet).
Two is the floor, not the target. Upload 4 to 8 — the first 2 to 3 show in search and at the top of your listing before a user swipes, so lead with your strongest value. If your app supports tablets, add tablet screenshots; an app that installs on tablets with only phone screenshots looks unfinished and can hurt conversion.
File format and quality rules
- Format: JPEG or 24-bit PNG
- No alpha channel on screenshots or the feature graphic (the 512 × 512 icon is the exception — it needs alpha)
- Dimensions: 320–3840 px per side for screenshots; aspect ratio 1:1 to 2:1
- Color: RGB
- Keep file sizes reasonable — Play's limits are generous, but bloated images slow your listing
Google Play vs. App Store screenshots: the key differences
If you built your iPhone screenshots first, do not assume they will pass on Play. Here is the side-by-side:
| Requirement |
Google Play |
App Store |
| Phone size |
1080 × 1920 (recommended) |
1320 × 2868 (6.9") |
| Aspect ratio |
1:1 to 2:1 (flexible) |
Fixed per device |
| Feature graphic |
1024 × 500 required |
None |
| Min screenshots |
2 |
1 |
| Max screenshots |
8 per form factor |
10 per device class |
| Icon in listing |
512 × 512 |
Pulled from app binary |
For the full Apple-side reference — exact iPhone and iPad dimensions and file rules — see our companion guide to App Store screenshot sizes in 2026. And for the conceptual background on aspect ratios and store shelves across both platforms, the app store screenshot sizes reference guide covers the fundamentals.
Pre-upload checklist for Google Play
- [ ] At least 2 phone screenshots at 1080 × 1920 px
- [ ] Feature graphic exactly 1024 × 500 px, no transparency
- [ ] 512 × 512 hi-res icon (32-bit PNG with alpha)
- [ ] All screenshots RGB, JPEG or 24-bit PNG, no alpha
- [ ] Aspect ratios within 1:1 to 2:1
- [ ] First 2–3 screenshots carry your strongest message
- [ ] Tablet screenshots added if your app supports tablets
The fast way to get store-ready dimensions
The recurring theme across every rejection is the same: an image that is a few pixels off, has a stray alpha channel, or was scaled up from a phone screen grab. The fix is to design on a canvas that is already locked to the store output.
That is exactly what our free-form screenshot editor is built for — you design freely with device frames, backgrounds, captions, and effects, and it exports the exact 1080 × 1920 Google Play size (and the Apple sizes) so the file is correct by definition. You can design and preview for free and only pay when you export; see the pricing details for how the one-time export unlock works.
Still comparing tools before you commit? Our roundup of the best App Store screenshot generators in 2026 breaks down which ones handle Google Play's feature graphic and dual-store exports well — and which quietly leave you to resize by hand.
Frequently asked questions
What size should Google Play screenshots be?
Google recommends 1080 × 1920 px for portrait phone screenshots. Technically Play accepts any side from 320 px to 3840 px with an aspect ratio between 1:1 and 2:1, but 1080 × 1920 is the sweet spot that looks sharp at thumbnail size and covers modern Android phones.
What is the Google Play feature graphic size?
The feature graphic must be exactly 1024 × 500 px, saved as a JPEG or 24-bit PNG with no alpha channel. It is required for every app and appears at the top of your listing and in promotional placements.
How many screenshots does Google Play require?
You must upload at least 2 phone screenshots to publish, and you can upload up to 8 per form factor (phone, 7-inch tablet, 10-inch tablet). Two is the minimum, but 4 to 8 gives you far more room to convert browsers into installs.
Can I use the same screenshots for the App Store and Google Play?
The design can be reused, but the dimensions cannot. Apple's iPhone size is 1320 × 2868 and Google Play's recommended phone size is 1080 × 1920, and Play also requires a 1024 × 500 feature graphic that Apple has no equivalent for. Export a separate set for each store.