Every time Apple releases a new device, the same question comes up: what screenshot sizes do I need for App Store Connect?
The answer changes more often than most developers expect. New screen sizes get added, old ones stay required, and the documentation is spread across multiple Apple support pages that are not always up to date. If you get a dimension wrong, App Store Connect rejects the upload with a vague error, and you are back to resizing images and re-uploading.
This post is the reference you can bookmark. Every screenshot size for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac — current as of 2026, with notes on what is actually required versus optional.
Why Screenshot Sizes Matter More Than You Think
Getting the technical specs right is table stakes. But the reason to care about screenshots goes beyond avoiding upload errors.
App Store screenshots are the single most influential factor in whether a user downloads your app. Studies consistently show that approximately 67% of users say the screenshot gallery is what drives their install decision — more than ratings, more than the description, more than the developer name.
Well-designed, correctly sized screenshots can improve conversion rates by 20 to 35 percent. Screenshots that are blurry, incorrectly cropped, or missing for certain device sizes signal a lack of polish that users — consciously or not — associate with the app itself.
In other words, the time you spend getting your screenshots right is some of the highest-ROI work you can do for your app's growth.
iPhone Screenshot Sizes
iPhone screenshots make up the bulk of what you will manage. Apple currently supports five display sizes, but only two are strictly required.
Required Sizes
These two sizes must be uploaded for every iPhone app submission:
6.9-inch display — 1320 x 2868 pixels This is for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It is the largest iPhone screen currently in Apple's lineup and serves as the primary screenshot size for the newest devices. If you only upload one set of iPhone screenshots, this is the one Apple will use to scale down for smaller screens.
5.5-inch display — 1242 x 2208 pixels This is for the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus. Yes, this older size is still required. Apple uses it for users on older devices and for backward compatibility. If your app supports iOS versions that run on these devices, you cannot skip this size.
Optional Sizes
These sizes are optional. If you do not upload them, Apple will automatically scale from the closest larger size:
6.7-inch display — 1290 x 2796 pixels Covers the iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and iPhone 15 Plus. This is a very common screen size in the current user base.
6.5-inch display — 1242 x 2688 pixels Covers the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XS Max. These devices still represent a meaningful slice of users, particularly in markets where upgrade cycles are longer.
6.1-inch display — 1179 x 2556 pixels Covers the standard iPhone 15, iPhone 14, and their non-Pro variants. This is arguably the most popular screen size among active users, but Apple does not require it as a separate upload.
A Note on Auto-Scaling
Apple's auto-scaling is generally reliable for screenshots that are primarily visual — screenshots of your app's UI with device frames or lifestyle imagery. However, if your screenshots contain small text, detailed UI elements, or precise typography, the scaled-down versions can look noticeably softer. In those cases, providing device-specific screenshots is worth the extra effort.
iPad Screenshot Sizes
If your app runs on iPad, you will need at least one iPad screenshot size. The requirements depend on whether your app is a universal app or iPad-only.
13-inch iPad Pro — 2064 x 2752 pixels The newest iPad Pro display size. This is optional but recommended if you want your screenshots to look crisp on the latest hardware.
12.9-inch iPad Pro — 2048 x 2732 pixels This is the required size for any app that supports iPad. It covers the 6th generation iPad Pro and earlier 12.9-inch models. If you support iPad and do not upload this size, App Store Connect will not let you submit.
11-inch iPad Pro — 1668 x 2388 pixels Covers the 4th generation 11-inch iPad Pro. This size is optional — Apple will scale from the 12.9-inch screenshots if you do not provide it.
iPad-Specific Considerations
iPad screenshots have an added complexity: orientation. Unlike iPhone, many iPad apps support both portrait and landscape. You can upload screenshots in either orientation, but keep in mind that the dimensions listed above are for portrait. For landscape, simply swap the width and height values (e.g., 2732 x 2048 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro in landscape).
Also note that if your app uses multitasking features like Split View or Slide Over, showing those capabilities in your screenshots can be a strong selling point for iPad users who rely on them.
Apple Watch Screenshot Sizes
If your app includes a watchOS companion, you will need screenshots for Apple Watch as well. The current sizes are:
Apple Watch Series 10 — 416 x 496 pixels This covers the latest standard Apple Watch display. The Series 10 introduced a slightly larger screen than previous generations, so this is a distinct size from older models.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 — 502 x 410 pixels Note that the Ultra 2 has a landscape-oriented aspect ratio compared to the standard series. The wider display means your screenshots will have different proportions. If your app has a meaningfully different layout on Ultra, providing separate screenshots is worthwhile.
Apple Watch screenshots are often overlooked, but if your app has a watch component, having clean, correctly sized screenshots improves the perceived quality of your entire app bundle.
Mac Screenshots
For Mac apps — whether native macOS apps or iPad apps running on Apple Silicon Macs — you need screenshots at a minimum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The maximum allowed is 9000 x 9000 pixels, which gives you significant flexibility.
The recommended approach is to capture your Mac app at a resolution that looks good on Retina displays. A common choice is 2560 x 1600 (the native resolution of a 13-inch MacBook Pro), which looks sharp and scales well across Apple's Mac lineup.
For Mac apps, you can upload up to 10 screenshots, and they should show the app in a realistic desktop context. Unlike iOS screenshots where device frames are common, Mac screenshots typically show the app window on its own or with minimal desktop context.
Quick Reference Table
Here is every size in one view. Bookmark this table.
| Platform | Display | Pixels (W x H) | Required | |---|---|---|---| | iPhone | 6.9" (16 Pro Max) | 1320 x 2868 | Yes | | iPhone | 6.7" (15 Pro Max, 14 Pro Max) | 1290 x 2796 | No | | iPhone | 6.5" (11 Pro Max, XS Max) | 1242 x 2688 | No | | iPhone | 6.1" (15, 14) | 1179 x 2556 | No | | iPhone | 5.5" (8 Plus, 7 Plus) | 1242 x 2208 | Yes | | iPad | 13" iPad Pro | 2064 x 2752 | No | | iPad | 12.9" iPad Pro | 2048 x 2732 | Yes* | | iPad | 11" iPad Pro | 1668 x 2388 | No | | Apple Watch | Series 10 | 416 x 496 | Yes** | | Apple Watch | Ultra 2 | 502 x 410 | Yes** | | Mac | Minimum | 1280 x 800 | Yes*** |
* Required if your app supports iPad. ** Required if your app includes a watchOS app. *** Required if your app is a Mac app.
Tips for Faster Screenshot Submissions
Upload the Largest Size First
Apple scales down, not up. If you upload 6.9-inch iPhone screenshots and skip the optional sizes, Apple will generate acceptable versions for smaller displays. This means that if you are short on time, you can submit with just the two required iPhone sizes and get through review. You can always add device-specific screenshots in a later update.
Use PNG for Text-Heavy Screenshots
Both PNG and JPEG are accepted, but PNG preserves text clarity better. If your screenshots include UI text, captions, or marketing copy overlaid on the image, PNG will keep those elements sharp. JPEG is fine for screenshots that are primarily photographic or illustrative.
All screenshots must be in RGB color space, and the file size limit is generous enough that PNG is rarely a problem.
The First Three Screenshots Are Everything
On the App Store product page, users see the first three screenshots without scrolling (on most device sizes). These three images need to tell a compelling story on their own. Put your strongest feature, your most visually impressive screen, or your clearest value proposition in positions one through three.
Many developers make the mistake of using the first screenshot for a splash screen or generic branding. Use it for your app's most impressive moment instead.
Maximum 10 Screenshots Per Locale
You can upload up to 10 screenshots per device size per localization. You do not need to use all 10 — in fact, most successful apps use between 4 and 8. Enough to show the app's key features, not so many that the gallery feels padded.
If your app is localized, remember that each language needs its own screenshot set. For an app with 10 localizations across 4 device sizes with 6 screenshots each, that is 240 images to manage. This is where tooling becomes critical.
Manage All Sizes in One View
Juggling screenshot uploads across device sizes and localizations in a browser is one of the most time-consuming parts of the App Store submission process. Forge's screenshot manager lets you upload and organize screenshots across all device sizes and localizations in one view — drag and drop your images, see which sizes are covered, check every localization for gaps, and preview how your listing will look before you submit.
Instead of switching between device tabs and language dropdowns in App Store Connect, you see everything at once. This is especially valuable when you add a new device size or localization and need to verify coverage quickly.
Staying Up to Date
Apple updates screenshot requirements whenever new hardware is released, typically at the September iPhone event and occasionally at other product launches. The pattern is predictable: the largest new iPhone screen becomes the new required size, and older sizes eventually get dropped from the required list (though they remain optional for a long time).
The best way to stay ahead of these changes is to always design your screenshots at the largest available resolution and use a workflow that makes it easy to add new sizes without redoing everything from scratch.
Stop Guessing at Screenshot Dimensions
Screenshot specs are one of those things that should be simple but somehow never are. Dimensions change, requirements shift, and the official documentation is scattered across multiple pages.
Bookmark this post for your next submission. And if you are tired of managing screenshots through a slow browser interface, download Forge to handle uploads, organization, and previews for every device size from a single native Mac app. Your next screenshot update does not have to be painful.