Last verified: September 9, 2026
A technical guide for iOS developers detailing required pixel resolutions, aspect ratios, orientation guidelines, and App Store Connect rules for iPad app submissions.
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App Store Connect categorizes iPad hardware into major display tiers. All dimensions below are listed in portrait orientation. Swap width and height numbers for landscape orientation.
| Display Size | Pixel Dimensions | Aspect Ratio | Target Hardware Models | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-inch iPad | 2064 × 2752 | 4:3 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Primary Required |
| 12.9-inch iPad | 2048 × 2732 | 4:3 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd–6th gen) | Accepted |
| 11-inch iPad | 1668 × 2388 | ~1.43:1 | iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Air | Optional |
| 10.9-inch iPad | 1640 × 2360 | ~1.44:1 | iPad 10th Gen, iPad Air | Optional |
| 8.3-inch iPad mini | 1488 × 2266 | ~1.52:1 | iPad mini (6th gen / A17 Pro) | Optional |
The 13-inch iPad tier (2064 × 2752 pixels) and 12.9-inch tier (2048 × 2732 pixels) represent Apple's primary required iPad resolutions in App Store Connect. Uploading a set of 13-inch or 12.9-inch iPad screenshots satisfies the baseline tablet requirement for all iPadOS app submissions.
App Store Connect uses downsampling algorithms to scale 13-inch uploads automatically down to fit 11-inch, 10.9-inch, and 8.3-inch iPad screens.
While the 13-inch upload covers all iPad models automatically, developers building complex multi-column productivity dashboards or specialized tablet layouts can upload size-specific graphics for secondary display tiers:
Because iPad users operate tablets frequently in landscape orientation, landscape screenshots are widely used for iPad App Store listings:
If your Xcode build target is configured as a Universal App (supporting both iOS and iPadOS), App Store Connect will block submission unless you upload at least one valid iPad screenshot.
Submission Rule: iPhone screenshots cannot satisfy the iPad requirement for Universal apps. You must upload at least one 13-inch or 12.9-inch iPad asset.
For more detailed technical guidelines, read our master guide on App Store screenshot requirements and companion iPhone screenshot sizes.
Cross-reference Apple Official iPad Screenshot Specifications for official documentation.
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Open the studio →The primary required iPad screenshot size is 13-inch at 2064 x 2752 pixels (or 12.9-inch at 2048 x 2732 pixels) in portrait orientation.
No. iPad screenshots are only required if your app build target includes iPadOS support (Universal App).
Yes. Landscape iPad screenshots are widely used and require dimensions of 2752 x 2064 pixels for 13-inch iPad Pro.
Yes. Uploading a 13-inch or 12.9-inch iPad screenshot set automatically scales down to cover 11-inch, 10.9-inch, and 8.3-inch iPad displays.
App Store Connect allows up to 10 screenshots per iPad display size slot.