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 Apple App Store screenshot requirements - iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacOS & Apple TV

For the best results, you will need to take screenshots for each device on the appropriate device size that your app targets. This will then ensure the screenshot represents the exact layout as it would be, when deployed to users. Note: Apple are known to reject stretched or non-representative screenshots (i.e. iPhone screenshot in the iPad layout).

You can upload your screenshots to the relevant output size within AppScreens by clicking the App Screens button in the action bar.

Within App Store Connect when preparing your app for release, depending on your build and targets, you will be required to upload a number of screenshots. For instance, Universal builds are asked to provide a combination of;

  • iPhone 6.9" 
  • iPad 13"

Note: You are only required to upload iPad screenshots if your app is Universal and will function on both iPhones and iPad. Further screenshots as seen below are also required for apps which target Apple Watch, Apple TV and/or MacOS.

To see Apple's App Store Connect help and the official specifications click here.

Where do I get screenshots to upload?

There are a few methods you can use to obtain the correct sizes for your App's screenshots:

  1. Xcode simulator - Developer emulators used to test and preview the app. Free, best for developers. This provides access to all devices and screenshot sizes.

  2. AWS Device Farm - Commercial solution to test apps (IPA files) on remote devices. Paid, anyone can use but the screenshot outputs are poor quality. Good variety of devices and iOS versions.

  3. Physical devices - Take a screenshot of your app installed on one of the physical devices listed. This will require at least one of each size listed below to get the correct screenshots.

  4. Web Browser - For Hybrid apps (Ionic, Cordova, etc.) you can run your app in the browser and screenshot. Chrome has great developer tools for sizing each device and extracting high resolution screenshots, read more here.

  5. FlutterFlow - If you have used FlutterFlow to build your app, you can use it to take all screenshots of your app in use in one export. In Flutter flow once you have finished building your app, select preview mode then hit the screenshot mode button.

What Screenshots do I need to get?

iPhone App Screenshot Requirements

Only required if your app targets and runs on iPhone

Device display size Required for release? Output device to select in AppScreens Devices options for taking screenshot How to obtain screenshots
iPhone 6.9" Display (or 6.7") Yes - required if app runs on iPhone. Not required if 6.5" screenshots are provided. iOS Phones 6.9" or iOS Phones 6.9" (Island)

Aspect Ratio of 19.5:9

Any iOS device which has a ratio of 19.5:9 including all 6.7" & 6.9" devices:

iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro Max

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
iPhone 6.5" Display No - unless 6.9" screenshots are not provided. iOS Phones 6.5"

Aspect Ratio of 19.5:9

Any iOS device which has a ratio of 19.5:9 including all 6.5" devices:

iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
iPhone 6.3" Display No - unless 6.7" screenshots are not provided iOS Phones 6.3" or iOS Phones 6.5"

Aspect Ratio of 19.5:9

Any iOS device which has a ratio of 19.5:9 including all 6.1" devices:

iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15
iPhone 14 Pro

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
iPhone 5.8" Display No - unless 6.9" or 6.5" screenshots are not provided. iOS Phones 6.5"

Aspect Ratio of 19.5:9

Any iOS device which has a ratio of 19.5:9 including all 5.8" devices:

iPhone 14
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone XS
iPhone X

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
iPhone 5.5" Display No - unless 6.9" or 6.5" screenshots are not provided.  iOS Phones 5.5"

Aspect Ratio of 16:9

Any iOS device which has a ratio of 16:9 including all 5.5" devices:

iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6 Plus

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
iPhone 4.7" Display No - unless 6.9" or 6.5" screenshots are not provided. iOS Phones 5.5"

Aspect Ratio of 16:9

Any iOS device which has a ratio of 16:9 including all 4.7" devices:

iPhone SE (3rd gen, 2nd gen)
iPhone 8
iPhone 7
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
iPhone 4" Display No - unless 6.9" or 6.5" screenshots are not provided. iOS Phones 5.5"

Aspect Ratio of 16:9

Any iOS device which has a ratio of 16:9 including all 4.7" devices:

iPhone SE (1st gen)
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
iPhone 3.5" Display No - unless 6.9" or 6.5" screenshots are not provided. You cannot create screenshots for 3.5" in AppScreens

Aspect Ratio of 4:3

Any iOS device which has a ratio of 16:9 including all 3.5" devices:

iPhone 4S
iPhone 4

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4

iPad App Screenshot Requirements

Only required if your app targets and runs on iPad

Device display size Required for release? Output device to select in AppScreens Devices options for taking screenshot How to obtain screenshots

13" Display - iPad

Yes - required if app runs on iPad iOS iPad - 13"

Aspect Ratio of 4:3

Any iPad or iOS device which has a ratio of 4:3 including all 13" devices:

iPad Pro (M4)
iPad Pro (6th, 5th, 4th & 3rd gen)
iPad Air (M2)

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
12.9" Display iPad Pro (2nd Gen)  No - unless 13" iPad screenshots are not provided iOS iPad Pro (2nd) - 12.9"

Aspect Ratio of 4:3

Any iPad or iOS device which has a ratio of 4:3 including all 12.9" devices:

iPad Pro (2nd gen)

You can use the same screenshots taken for 13" Display iPad
11" Display No - unless 13" iPad screenshots are not provided iOS iPad - 13" or iOS iPad Pro (2nd) - 12.9"

Aspect Ratio of 4:3

Any iPad or iOS device which has a ratio of 4:3 including all 11" devices:

iPad Pro (M4)
iPad Pro (4th gen, 3rd gen)
iPad Air (M2)
iPad Air (5th gen, 4th gen)
iPad (10th gen)
iPad mini (6th gen)

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
10.5" Display No - unless 13" iPad screenshots are not provided iOS iPad - 13" or iOS iPad Pro (2nd) - 12.9"

Aspect Ratio of 4:3

Any iPad or iOS device which has a ratio of 4:3 including all 10.5" devices:

iPad Pro
iPad Air (3rd gen)
iPad (9th gen, 8th gen, 7th gen)

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4
9.7" Display No - unless 13" iPad screenshots are not provided iOS iPad - 13" or iOS iPad Pro (2nd) - 12.9"

Aspect Ratio of 4:3

Any iPad or iOS device which has a ratio of 4:3 including all 9.7" devices:

iPad Pro
iPad Air
iPad Air 2
iPad
iPad 2
iPad (6th generation, 5th generation, 4th generation, 3rd generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 3
iPad mini 2

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4

Apple Watch App Screenshot Requirements

Only required if your app targets and runs on Apple Watch

Device display size Required for release? Output device to select in AppScreens Devices options for taking screenshot How to obtain screenshots
Apple Watch Required for Apple Watch apps Apple Watch or Apple Watch Ultra Aspect Ratio 16:13

Ultra 2, Ultra, Series 10, Series 9, Series 8, Series 7, Series 6, Series 5, Series 4, Series 3, SE
Option 1, 2, 3 or 4

MacOS App Screenshot Requirements

Only required if your app targets and runs on Mac and MacOS

Device display size Required for release? Output device to select in AppScreens Devices options for taking screenshot How to obtain screenshots
Mac Required for Mac apps Mac

One of the following sizes, with a 16:10 aspect ratio:

1280 x 800 pixels
1440 x 900 pixels
2560 x 1600 pixels
2880 x 1800 pixels

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4

Apple TV App Screenshot Requirements

Only required if your app targets and runs on Apple Watch

Device display size Required for release? Output device to select in AppScreens Devices options for taking screenshot How to obtain screenshots
Apple TV Required for Apple TV apps Apple TV

Aspect ratio of 16:9

One of the following sizes:

1920 x 1080 pixels
3840 x 2160 pixels

Option 1, 2, 3 or 4 

Apple Vision Pro App Screenshot Requirements

Only required if your app targets and runs on Apple Vision Pro

Device display size Required for release? Output device to select in AppScreens Devices options for taking screenshot How to obtain screenshots
Apple Vision Pro Required for Apple Vision Pro apps Apple Vision Pro under Apple or Custom Sizes. Apple Vision Pro
3840 X 2160 pixels
Option 1 or 3

 

Did you know you can use AppScreens Automatic App Store uploader to automatically upload your screenshots once you've finished creating your masterpiece? Find out how to set it up here.

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