App Store Screenshot Sizes Reference
Quick reference for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch screenshot dimensions plus App Store required sizes. Click to copy.
This reference lists the exact screenshot pixel dimensions for every current Apple device - iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch - plus the specific sizes required for App Store Connect submissions. Browse by device family, sort and filter by name, copy dimensions with a click, and toggle landscape mode. All data is sourced from Apple's official specifications and runs entirely in your browser.
About App Store Screenshot Sizes Reference
App Store Screenshot Requirements
Apple requires specific screenshot sizes for each device class when submitting apps through App Store Connect. If your screenshots do not match the required pixel dimensions exactly, the upload will fail. You can submit between 1 and 10 screenshots per device class, in either JPEG or PNG format.
| Device Class | Required Size (Portrait) | Reference Device | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9" iPhone | 1320 x 2868 | iPhone 16 Pro Max | 6.9" Super Retina XDR models |
| 6.7" iPhone | 1290 x 2796 | iPhone 16 Plus, 15 Pro Max | All 6.7" iPhones |
| 6.5" iPhone | 1284 x 2778 | iPhone 14 Plus, 15 Plus | Older 6.5" and 6.1" Super Retina models |
| 5.5" iPhone | 1242 x 2208 | iPhone 8 Plus | Older Plus-size iPhones |
| 13" iPad Pro | 2064 x 2752 | iPad Pro 13" (M4) | M4 iPad Pro 13" with Ultra Retina XDR |
| 12.9" iPad Pro | 2048 x 2732 | iPad Pro 12.9" (older) | All older 12.9" iPads |
| 11" iPad Pro | 1668 x 2388 | iPad Pro 11", iPad Air | Standard-size iPads |
For landscape screenshots, swap width and height. A 6.7" iPhone landscape screenshot is 2796 x 1290. Apple does not require screenshots for every individual device - just one set per display size class. The system uses the closest match for devices you have not provided specific screenshots for. If your app's interface looks the same across device sizes, start with the highest resolution class and let Apple scale down.
How Retina Scale Factors Work
Apple uses a "points vs pixels" system across all its devices. A point is a logical unit for layout, and the scale factor determines how many physical pixels make up one point. On a 1x display (like the original iPhone), 1 point equals 1 pixel. On a 2x Retina display, 1 point equals 4 pixels (a 2x2 grid). On a 3x display, 1 point equals 9 pixels (a 3x3 grid).
This is why iPhones and iPads with the same physical screen size can have very different pixel resolutions. The iPhone 16 has a 6.1" screen at 1179 x 2556 pixels with a 3x scale factor - meaning its logical resolution is 393 x 852 points. The iPad Pro 11" has 1668 x 2388 pixels at 2x, giving it a logical resolution of 834 x 1194 points.
When taking a screenshot, the device captures every physical pixel. That is why a screenshot from an iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1320 x 2868 pixels - it captures the full 3x resolution. Understanding this distinction matters when designing assets. A 100 x 100 point image needs a 200 x 200 pixel source file on a 2x device, or a 300 x 300 pixel source on a 3x device, to appear crisp. For a deeper look at how pixel density affects display quality, the Retina display calculator can compute the exact PPI for any screen.
Current iPhone Screenshot Sizes
All modern iPhones use 3x Retina displays at 460 PPI, except the iPhone SE which uses a 2x display at 326 PPI. The iPhone 16 Pro Max introduced the first 6.9" display in the iPhone lineup, pushing the resolution to 1320 x 2868.
| Device | Screen Size | Resolution (Portrait) | Scale | PPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 6.9" | 1320 x 2868 | 3x | 460 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 6.3" | 1206 x 2622 | 3x | 460 |
| iPhone 16 Plus / 15 Plus | 6.7" | 1290 x 2796 | 3x | 460 |
| iPhone 16 / 15 | 6.1" | 1179 x 2556 | 3x | 460 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 6.7" | 1290 x 2796 | 3x | 460 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 6.1" | 1179 x 2556 | 3x | 460 |
| iPhone 14 | 6.1" | 1170 x 2532 | 3x | 460 |
| iPhone 13 mini | 5.4" | 1080 x 2340 | 3x | 476 |
| iPhone SE (3rd gen) | 4.7" | 750 x 1334 | 2x | 326 |
Note that the iPhone 14 has a slightly different resolution (1170 x 2532) compared to the iPhone 15/16 base models (1179 x 2556) despite both being 6.1" screens. This happened when Apple changed the display panel supplier between generations. For comparing how these resolutions stack up visually, the resolution comparison tool can show side-by-side differences.
Current iPad Screenshot Sizes
All iPads use 2x Retina displays. The iPad Pro 13" (M4) introduced Apple's Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display with a resolution of 2064 x 2752 at 264 PPI. The iPad Air M3 (released March 2025) kept the same resolutions as its M2 predecessor - 2048 x 2732 for the 13" and 1640 x 2360 for the 11".
| Device | Screen Size | Resolution (Portrait) | Scale | PPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro 13" (M4) | 13" | 2064 x 2752 | 2x | 264 |
| iPad Pro 11" (M4) | 11" | 1668 x 2420 | 2x | 264 |
| iPad Air 13" (M3) | 13" | 2048 x 2732 | 2x | 264 |
| iPad Air 11" (M3) | 11" | 1640 x 2360 | 2x | 264 |
| iPad (10th gen) | 10.9" | 1640 x 2360 | 2x | 264 |
| iPad mini (7th gen) | 8.3" | 1488 x 2266 | 2x | 326 |
The iPad Pro 11" (M4) resolution is 1668 x 2420, which is slightly taller than the App Store's required 1668 x 2388 for the 11" class. This means a raw screenshot from the M4 iPad Pro 11" does not directly match the required submission size - it needs to be cropped or resized. Use the image resizer to adjust to exact pixel dimensions.
Mac and Apple Watch Screenshot Sizes
Mac screenshots capture the full native resolution of the display. A 14" MacBook Pro screenshot is 3024 x 1964 pixels - that is the actual Liquid Retina XDR panel resolution at 254 PPI. The 24" iMac captures at 4480 x 2520 (4.5K), and the Pro Display XDR captures at 6016 x 3384 (6K).
| Device | Resolution | PPI |
|---|---|---|
| 16" MacBook Pro | 3456 x 2234 | 254 |
| 14" MacBook Pro | 3024 x 1964 | 254 |
| 15" MacBook Air | 2880 x 1864 | 224 |
| 13" MacBook Air | 2560 x 1664 | 224 |
| 24" iMac | 4480 x 2520 | 218 |
| Pro Display XDR | 6016 x 3384 | 218 |
Apple Watch screenshots are much smaller since the displays range from 40mm to 49mm. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has the largest watch display at 410 x 502 pixels, while the SE (40mm) is just 324 x 394. App Store submissions for watchOS apps require screenshots at Ultra (410 x 502), Series 10 46mm (416 x 496), and Series 10 42mm (374 x 446) sizes.
How to Take Screenshots on Each Device
| Device | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone (Face ID) | Side button + Volume Up | Quick-press both simultaneously |
| iPhone (Home button) | Side button + Home button | iPhone SE and older models |
| iPad | Top button + Volume Up (or Home) | Same as iPhone but uses top button |
| Mac (full screen) | Command + Shift + 3 | Saves to Desktop by default |
| Mac (selection) | Command + Shift + 4 | Drag to select an area |
| Mac (window) | Command + Shift + 4, then Space | Click a window to capture it with shadow |
| Apple Watch | Side button + Digital Crown | Must enable in Settings > General > Screenshots |
Mac screenshots are saved as PNG files by default. The Xcode Simulator can also capture screenshots at any device resolution without needing the physical hardware - useful for generating App Store assets for devices you do not own.
Common Mistakes When Preparing App Store Screenshots
The most frequent rejection reason related to screenshots is mismatched dimensions. App Store Connect expects pixel-perfect sizes - a screenshot that is 1290 x 2795 (one pixel short) will be rejected. Always verify exact dimensions before uploading.
Another common issue is confusing the 13" iPad Pro (M4) requirement (2064 x 2752) with the older 12.9" iPad Pro requirement (2048 x 2732). These are separate device classes in App Store Connect and need different screenshot sets. The M4 iPad Pro uses Ultra Retina XDR at a slightly higher resolution than the older Liquid Retina XDR panels.
Status bar content can also cause problems. Screenshots include the status bar by default, showing the time, battery, and signal indicators. For App Store submissions, Apple recommends clean status bars - Xcode Simulator automatically shows "9:41 AM" (the time from the original iPhone keynote in 2007) with full signal and battery. If the PPI calculator shows your exports are at the wrong density, double-check that your design tool is exporting at 1x scale factor and not accidentally scaling.
Finally, remember that screenshots from the Xcode Simulator match the exact hardware resolution, but screenshots taken from a physical device may include Dynamic Island or notch areas. The status bar height varies across device generations - the Dynamic Island on iPhone 16 Pro is a different shape and size than the notch on iPhone 13, which means the safe area insets differ between models even at the same logical screen width.
Screenshot File Formats and Quality
iOS and iPadOS save screenshots as PNG files, which preserves every pixel without compression artefacts. This is ideal for App Store submissions since Apple expects clean, uncompressed images. macOS also defaults to PNG, though this can be changed via the Terminal command defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg. For App Store use, stick with PNG to avoid any JPEG compression noise around text and UI elements.
File sizes vary significantly by device. An iPhone 16 Pro Max screenshot at 1320 x 2868 pixels typically produces a 3-6 MB PNG depending on screen content - screenshots with lots of solid colour compress smaller than photos or complex UI. A Pro Display XDR full-screen capture at 6016 x 3384 can easily exceed 15 MB. App Store Connect accepts files up to 500 MB per screenshot, so size is rarely a limiting factor for individual images.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size screenshots does the App Store require?
Apple requires screenshots for specific device classes. The main required sizes are 6.9" iPhone (1320 x 2868), 6.7" iPhone (1290 x 2796), 6.5" iPhone (1284 x 2778), 5.5" iPhone (1242 x 2208), 13" iPad Pro (2064 x 2752), and 12.9" iPad Pro (2048 x 2732). All are expected in portrait orientation by default.
Why do iPhones have 3x scale and iPads 2x?
iPhones use a 3x Retina display scale factor, meaning each point on screen is rendered as 3x3 physical pixels. iPads use 2x because their larger screens already provide enough pixel density at that multiplier. The screenshot captures every physical pixel.
How do I take a screenshot on a Mac?
Press Command + Shift + 3 to capture the full screen, or Command + Shift + 4 to select an area. The resulting screenshot uses the native display resolution, so a 14-inch MacBook Pro produces 3024 x 1964 images.
Can I use landscape screenshots for the App Store?
Yes. For landscape screenshots, swap the width and height values. A 6.7-inch iPhone landscape screenshot would be 2796 x 1290. The App Store accepts both orientations for each device class.
Do I need to submit screenshots for every device?
Not for every individual device, but you need at least one set for each required display size class. Apple uses the closest size match for devices you do not provide specific screenshots for.
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