Why Play Store Screenshot Sizes Matter
Google Play Store screenshots are your app's primary sales tool. Research shows that professionally designed screenshots with marketing text and device frames increase conversion rates by up to 35% compared to raw app captures. Getting the dimensions wrong results in stretched, cropped, or blurry images that instantly erode user trust.
Google Play is more flexible than Apple's App Store in terms of accepted dimensions, but following the recommended sizes ensures your screenshots display optimally across all Android devices and the web-based Play Store.
Phone Screenshot Sizes
Google Play accepts a range of sizes for phone screenshots, but the recommended dimensions below produce the best results across all device types and the web store.
| Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size | Min Size | Max Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:16 Portrait (Recommended) | 1080 × 1920 px | 320 × 569 px | 3840 × 6827 px |
| 16:9 Landscape | 1920 × 1080 px | 569 × 320 px | 6827 × 3840 px |
While Google accepts many sizes, 1080 × 1920 px (9:16 portrait) is the safest dimension. It displays perfectly on the Play Store web page, in the mobile Play Store app, and in Google Ads campaigns. ReinShots Studio includes this as a one-click export preset.
Tablet Screenshot Sizes
Tablet screenshots are shown separately in the Play Store when users browse from tablets. If you don't provide them, Play Store will show your phone screenshots which often look poor on larger screens.
| Type | Recommended Size | Min Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7" Tablet | 1200 × 1920 px | 320 × 480 px | Common Android tablets |
| 10" Tablet | 1800 × 2560 px | 320 × 480 px | Samsung Galaxy Tab, Pixel Tablet |
Feature Graphic (Required)
The feature graphic is the large banner image at the top of your Play Store listing. It's also used in Google Play editorial features, promotional placements, and some Google Ads campaigns. This is required for all apps.
| Asset | Exact Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Feature Graphic | 1024 × 500 px | PNG or JPEG (no alpha) |
The Play Store crops the feature graphic differently depending on context (web vs. mobile vs. TV). Keep critical text and logos in the center-safe area (approximately 900 × 400 px centered) to avoid clipping.
Other Google Play Graphic Assets
| Asset | Dimensions | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| App Icon (Hi-res) | 512 × 512 px | Required |
| Promo Video | YouTube URL | Optional |
| TV Banner | 1280 × 720 px | For Android TV apps |
| Wear OS Screenshots | 384 × 384 px | For Wear OS apps |
| Chromebook Screenshots | 1920 × 1080 px | If Chrome OS supported |
Play Store Screenshot Rules
- Minimum 2 screenshots per device type, maximum 8 screenshots.
- Aspect ratio: Must be either 16:9 or 9:16. Other ratios will be rejected.
- No transparency: PNG screenshots must not contain alpha channels.
- Safe content: Screenshots must accurately represent the app. Misleading images will be flagged during review.
- Text overlays are recommended: Google's own guidelines suggest adding marketing copy to highlight features.
- Localization: You can provide different screenshots per language/locale — highly recommended for international apps.
App Store vs. Play Store: Key Differences
If you're publishing on both platforms, here are the critical differences:
| Aspect | Apple App Store | Google Play Store |
|---|---|---|
| Max Screenshots | 10 per display class | 8 per device type |
| Exact Sizes Required? | Yes — pixel-exact | No — range with aspect ratio constraint |
| Feature Graphic | Not used | Required (1024 × 500) |
| Video Preview | App Preview (uploaded) | YouTube link only |
| Multiple Display Classes | 6.9", 6.5", iPad 13" | Phone, 7" Tablet, 10" Tablet, TV |
For cross-platform apps, tools like ReinShots Studio let you design once and export to all required sizes for both platforms simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What DPI should Google Play screenshots be?
Google Play doesn't enforce a specific DPI — only pixel dimensions matter. However, designing at xxhdpi (480 DPI) matches modern Android flagships and ensures crisp rendering.
Can I use the same screenshots for phone and tablet?
Technically yes, but it's strongly discouraged. Tablet users see tablet-specific screenshots when available. Phone screenshots displayed on tablets look stretched and unprofessional. Design separate sets for each form factor.
Are video previews required?
No. Video is optional on Google Play (linked via YouTube URL). However, listings with video tend to have higher engagement. Consider adding a short (30-second) demo video showing your app in action.
Create Play Store Screenshots in Minutes
Design stunning Android mockups with panoramic backgrounds, device bezels, and instant export — 100% offline.
Open ReinShots Studio Free →