AppStills.The rules Apple enforces
- Format: PNG or JPEG, RGB colour, with no alpha channel — a transparent layer is the most common upload rejection.
- Exact pixel dimensions. App Store Connect rejects anything off by even one pixel, so export at the precise target size.
- 1 to 10 screenshots per shelf. Upload the largest size in a device family and Connect scales it down to the smaller shelves.
- Apple Watch screenshots must use the same size consistently across every localization.
iPhone screenshot sizes
The 6.9" shelf is required if your app runs on iPhone. Uploading it alone covers every smaller iPhone.
| Display | Required | Portrait | Landscape | Also accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9" (17 Pro Max, Air, 16/15 Pro Max…) | Required | 1260 × 2736 | 2736 × 1260 | 1290 × 2796 · 1320 × 2868 |
| 6.5" (14 Plus, 13/12/11 Pro Max, XR…) | If 6.9" absent | 1284 × 2778 | 2778 × 1284 | 1242 × 2688 |
| 6.3" (17/16/15/14 Pro) | Optional | 1179 × 2556 | 2556 × 1179 | 1206 × 2622 |
| 6.1" (16e, 14, 13, 12, X…) | Optional | 1170 × 2532 | 2532 × 1170 | 1125 × 2436 · 1080 × 2340 |
| 5.5" (8 Plus…) | Optional | 1242 × 2208 | 2208 × 1242 | — |
| 4.7" (SE 2/3, 8…) | Optional | 750 × 1334 | 1334 × 750 | — |
iPad screenshot sizes
The 13" shelf is required if your app runs on iPad.
| Display | Required | Portrait | Landscape | Also accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13" (iPad Pro M4/M5, Air M2+) | Required | 2064 × 2752 | 2752 × 2064 | 2048 × 2732 |
| 12.9" (older Pro) | Optional | 2048 × 2732 | 2732 × 2048 | — |
| 11" (Pro, Air, mini 6, iPad 10) | Optional | 1488 × 2266 | 2266 × 1488 | 1668 × 2420 · 1640 × 2360 |
| 10.5" | Optional | 1668 × 2224 | 2224 × 1668 | — |
| 9.7" | Optional | 1536 × 2048 | 2048 × 1536 | — |
Apple Watch screenshot sizes
Portrait only, and required if your app has a Watch app. Use one size consistently across all localizations.
| Model | Size |
|---|---|
| Ultra 3 | 422 × 514 |
| Ultra 2 / Ultra | 410 × 502 |
| Series 11 / 10 | 416 × 496 |
| Series 9 / 8 / 7 | 396 × 484 |
| Series 6–4, SE | 368 × 448 |
| Series 3 (legacy) | 312 × 390 |
The shortcut: design once, export the shelf that covers the rest
You don't need six iPhone sets. Design your screenshots once, export the 6.9" shelf (1260 × 2736), and App Store Connect scales it down to every smaller iPhone. Add a 13" iPad set only if your app ships on iPad. That is exactly how AppStills works — one design, every required size in a single export.
Design once, export every size
AppStills exports pixel-exact, alpha-free files for the shelves that matter — design once and download all of them together:
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a screenshot for every iPhone size?
No. Apple only requires the 6.9" display if your app runs on iPhone, and it scales that image down to the smaller shelves automatically. One 6.9" set (1260 × 2736) covers every iPhone from the Pro Max down to the SE.
Why does my upload get rejected for transparency?
App Store screenshots must be flat RGB with no alpha channel. If your PNG carries transparency the upload fails. Flatten the image against a solid background before exporting — AppStills does this for you automatically on every export.
What is the required iPhone 6.9" screenshot size?
1260 × 2736 pixels in portrait (2736 × 1260 landscape). Apple also accepts 1290 × 2796 and 1320 × 2868 for the same 6.9" shelf, so any of the three will pass validation.
How many screenshots can I upload per device?
Between 1 and 10 per shelf. Most apps use the first two or three to carry the core message, since those are what a shopper sees before tapping to expand the gallery.
Can I use one design for every size?
Yes. Because the shelves within a family share an aspect ratio, a single design fits them all. AppStills lets you build the layout once and export every required App Store size — iPhone, iPad and Watch — in one ZIP.