How many screenshots can I upload to the App Store?

You can upload up to 10 screenshots per device size. At least one screenshot is required for each device family your app supports. The first two or three are the most important, because they are what people see without scrolling.

Do App Store screenshots need to be PNG or JPEG?

App Store Connect accepts PNG and JPEG. Images must use the RGB color space and must not contain alpha transparency. PNG is generally preferred for screenshots with text and flat UI because it stays sharp.

Do I need to upload every screenshot size?

No. Apple only requires the largest size for each device family and scales the rest automatically. Uploading the 6.9-inch iPhone set and the 13-inch iPad set covers most apps. You can still upload size-specific sets if you want tighter control over how each one looks.

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App Store screenshot sizes (2026)

Q: What size are App Store screenshots?

The primary iPhone size is 6.9-inch at 1320 x 2868 pixels portrait. Apple also accepts 1290 x 2796. For iPad, the 13-inch size is 2064 x 2752 or 2048 x 2732 pixels. Apple scales your uploads down to smaller device sizes automatically.

Last verified: August 30, 2026

Every dimension App Store Connect accepts for iPhone and iPad, which ones you actually have to upload, and the format rules that cause most rejections.

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iPhone screenshot sizes
iPad screenshot sizes
Which sizes you actually need
Format and file requirements
Common questions

iPhone screenshot sizes

Sizes are given in pixels, portrait orientation. Swap the numbers for landscape.

Display size	Dimensions	Example devices	Status
6.9-inch	1320 × 2868	iPhone 16 Pro Max, 16 Plus	Primary
6.9-inch (alt)	1290 × 2796	iPhone 15 Pro Max, 15 Plus, 14 Pro Max	Accepted
6.5-inch	1284 × 2778	iPhone 12/13 Pro Max	Optional
6.5-inch (alt)	1242 × 2688	iPhone 11 Pro Max, XS Max	Optional
6.3-inch	1206 × 2622	iPhone 16 Pro	Optional
6.1-inch	1179 × 2556	iPhone 15, 14 Pro	Optional
5.5-inch	1242 × 2208	iPhone 8 Plus, 7 Plus	Legacy

iPad screenshot sizes

Display size	Dimensions	Example devices	Status
13-inch	2064 × 2752	iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)	Primary
12.9-inch	2048 × 2732	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd–6th gen)	Accepted
11-inch	1668 × 2388	iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Air	Optional

Which sizes you actually need

This is where most people over-work. You do not need to produce every size. Apple takes the largest set you upload for each device family and scales it down for smaller screens automatically.

For the majority of apps that means:

iPhone-only app: one set at 6.9-inch (1320 × 2868).
Universal app: one set at 6.9-inch, plus one set at 13-inch (2064 × 2752) for iPad.

Upload size-specific sets only when a scaled-down screenshot genuinely looks wrong — usually because your caption text becomes too small to read on the smaller device.

The one rule that trips people up: if your app supports iPad, App Store Connect will not let you ship without at least one iPad screenshot. iPhone screenshots do not satisfy the iPad requirement.

Format and file requirements

File format: PNG or JPEG.
Color space: RGB. CMYK files are rejected.
Transparency: not allowed. Flatten any alpha channel before uploading.
Quantity: up to 10 per device size, minimum 1.
Orientation: portrait and landscape both accepted, but stay consistent within a set.

PNG is the safer choice for store screenshots. They are mostly flat UI and text, which JPEG compression softens — and soft text is exactly what makes a listing look amateur at thumbnail size.

Why the first two matter most

On both the search results page and the product page, people see roughly the first two or three screenshots without scrolling. Most never scroll. Put your strongest single benefit in screenshot one and treat the rest as supporting detail.

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Common questions

What size are App Store screenshots?

The primary iPhone size is 6.9-inch at 1320 × 2868 pixels in portrait. Apple also accepts 1290 × 2796. For iPad, the 13-inch size is 2064 × 2752 or 2048 × 2732.

How many screenshots can I upload?

Up to 10 per device size, with at least one required per device family your app supports.

Do screenshots need to be PNG or JPEG?

Both are accepted. Images must be RGB with no alpha transparency. PNG keeps text sharper.

Can I use marketing text and device frames in screenshots?

Yes. Captions and device frames are standard practice and are what most top-ranking listings use. The rule is that screenshots must still accurately represent the app — you cannot show functionality that does not exist.

Do screenshot sizes change?

Yes, whenever Apple ships a new display size. That is why this page carries a verification date. Before a launch, it is always worth confirming against Apple's official screenshot specifications.