Google Play screenshot sizes explained.
Unlike Apple, Google Play does not require one exact phone screenshot resolution. It defines a permitted dimension range and aspect-ratio limits, then gives stronger recommendations for listings that should qualify for broader promotional surfaces.
What size should most Android developers use?
For a normal phone app, a practical high-quality target is 1080×1920 portrait or 1920×1080 landscape. Google recommends at least four screenshots at 1080px resolution for app recommendation surfaces, using 9:16 portrait or 16:9 landscape.
Phone screenshot requirements
| Use | Dimensions / ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum allowed | Shortest dimension at least 320px | The longest dimension cannot exceed twice the shortest. |
| Maximum allowed | Longest dimension no more than 3840px | Applies to standard screenshots. |
| Recommended portrait | 1080×1920 · 9:16 | A strong default for modern phone listings. |
| Recommended landscape | 1920×1080 · 16:9 | Useful when the app experience is primarily landscape. |
You can add up to eight screenshots for each supported device type. Google requires at least two screenshots across the supported device types to publish a store listing.
Tablet and Chromebook screenshots
Google treats large-screen assets differently from ordinary phone screenshots. For tablets and Chromebooks, Google recommends at least four screenshots that accurately show the large-screen experience.
| Device group | Required / recommended range | Aspect ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 7-inch tablet | Upload device-specific screenshots; for large-screen promotion use images between 1080px and 7680px. | 9:16 portrait or 16:9 landscape. |
| 10-inch tablet | Upload device-specific screenshots; for large-screen promotion use images between 1080px and 7680px. | 9:16 portrait or 16:9 landscape. |
| Chromebook | At least four screenshots are recommended for a strong large-screen listing. | 9:16 portrait or 16:9 landscape. |
Do not simply stretch a phone screenshot into a tablet canvas. If the tablet layout is materially different, capture the actual tablet experience.
Wear OS, TV, Automotive, and Android XR
| Platform | Screenshot rule | Useful size guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Wear OS apps | At least one screenshot showing the current Wear OS interface. No device frame, extra graphics, or transparent masking. | 1:1 ratio, minimum 384×384. |
| Wear OS watch faces | At least one screenshot; show multiple permutations when customizable. | 1:1 ratio, minimum 384×384. |
| Android TV | At least one TV screenshot plus a TV banner is required when distributing to Android TV. | Use an accurate TV capture; follow the Play Console device-specific upload area. |
| Android Automotive OS | Requirements vary by category. When screenshots are required, Google specifies both portrait and landscape sets. | At least two 800×1280 portrait and two 1024×768 landscape when the requirement applies. |
| Android XR | Upload four to eight screenshots. | 8:5 ratio; recommended 3840×2400, minimum 1920×1200. |
Other Google Play graphics developers often confuse with screenshots
| Asset | Required size | Format notes |
|---|---|---|
| App icon | 512×512 | 32-bit PNG with alpha; maximum 1024KB. |
| Feature graphic | 1024×500 | JPEG or 24-bit PNG without alpha. |
Screenshot quality rules that matter
- Show the actual current in-app experience.
- Do not stretch, squash, blur, rotate, or distort screenshots.
- Remove private notifications, service-provider names, and personal information from the status bar.
- Avoid third-party trademarked characters, store badges, rankings, awards, misleading pricing claims, and calls to action such as “Download now.”
- If you add taglines, keep them limited and make the actual UI the focus.
- Add useful alt text to screenshot assets for accessibility.
This guide was checked against Google's official Play Console preview-asset guidance on August 11, 2026. Google can update asset rules and promotional recommendations, so confirm the current Play Console requirement before publishing.