SizeSpec

Google Play guide

Google Play screenshot size (1080×1920px)

What Google Play says about image sizes, and what SizeSpec outputs for it. Checked .

The dimensions below are SizeSpec's export preset. They are not a complete statement of Google Play's requirements. Read the sourced rules and recommendations before choosing your output.

What we output

Size
1080 × 1920 px
File size limit
No limit stated
Framing
Crop to fill

What Google Play says

  • RuleJPEG or 24-bit PNG, no alpha.
  • RulePhones: each side between 320 and 3840 px, and the longer side no more than twice the shorter.
  • RuleTablets: each side between 1080 and 7680 px, in a 16:9 (landscape) or 9:16 (portrait) ratio.
  • RuleUp to 8 screenshots per device type; at least two across different device types to publish.
  • TipTo be eligible for recommendations, apps need at least four screenshots of 1080 px or more, 16:9 for landscape and 9:16 for portrait.

Google sets limits here, not one fixed size. 1080 x 1920 px (9:16) is our choice, and it satisfies both the phone and the tablet portrait rules above. Google states no file size limit on this page.

Source: Google Play Console Help: Add preview assets to showcase your app. Marketplace rules change, so check the source before relying on a figure.

Google Play phone screenshot sizes, drawn to scale

Google Play phone screenshot sizes, drawn to scale Two portrait phone shapes drawn to scale: the tallest Google Play allows, 1920 by 3840 pixels where the longer side is twice the shorter, and 1080 by 1920 pixels, the 9 by 16 size SizeSpec uses. Notes: each side 320 to 3840 pixels, up to 8 screenshots per device type, JPEG or 24-bit PNG with no alpha. 1920 × 3840 the tallest shape longer side = 2 × shorter 1080 × 1920 9:16 Drawn to scale, portrait. Phone rules; tablets have their own range. 320 to 3840 px Each side, on phones. The longer side can be no more than twice the shorter. 1080 × 1920 px Our choice: 9:16, which fits the phone and the tablet portrait rules. Up to 8 per device JPEG or 24-bit PNG, with no alpha. At least two across device types. Source: Google Play Console Help, checked 25 October 2026
Google Play phone screenshot sizes, drawn to scale Two portrait phone shapes drawn to scale: the tallest Google Play allows, 1920 by 3840 pixels where the longer side is twice the shorter, and 1080 by 1920 pixels, the 9 by 16 size SizeSpec uses. Notes: each side 320 to 3840 pixels, up to 8 screenshots per device type, JPEG or 24-bit PNG with no alpha. 1920 × 3840 the tallest shape longer side = 2 × shorter 1080 × 1920 9:16 Drawn to scale, portrait. Phone rules; tablets have their own range. 320 to 3840 px Each side, on phones. The longer side can be no more than twice the shorter. 1080 × 1920 px Our choice: 9:16, which fits the phone and the tablet portrait rules. Up to 8 per device JPEG or 24-bit PNG, with no alpha. At least two across device types. Source: Google Play Console Help, checked 25 October 2026
To scale, in portrait. These are the phone rules; tablets and Chromebooks have their own range, 1080 to 7680 px a side. From Google Play Console Help, checked 25 October 2026.

Google Play screenshot rules by device

  • Phone

    What Google Play says
    Each side from 320 to 3840 px, and the longer side no more than twice the shorter

  • Tablet and Chromebook

    What Google Play says
    Each side from 1080 to 7680 px, 16:9 for landscape and 9:16 for portrait. Google lists a minimum of 4 screenshots for large screens

  • Wear OS

    What Google Play says
    1:1 ratio, at least 384 x 384 px, showing only the app interface, with no device frames

  • Android TV

    What Google Play says
    At least one screenshot to publish, and an Android TV banner image is required too

  • Android Automotive OS

    What Google Play says
    If you provide them, at least 2 portrait (800 x 1,280 px) and 2 landscape (1,024 x 768 px)

  • Android XR

    What Google Play says
    4 to 8 screenshots, PNG or JPEG, up to 8 MB each, 8:5 ratio. 3840 x 2400 recommended, 1920 x 1200 minimum
From Google Play Console Help, checked 25 October 2026.
DeviceWhat Google Play says
PhoneEach side from 320 to 3840 px, and the longer side no more than twice the shorter
Tablet and ChromebookEach side from 1080 to 7680 px, 16:9 for landscape and 9:16 for portrait. Google lists a minimum of 4 screenshots for large screens
Wear OS1:1 ratio, at least 384 x 384 px, showing only the app interface, with no device frames
Android TVAt least one screenshot to publish, and an Android TV banner image is required too
Android Automotive OSIf you provide them, at least 2 portrait (800 x 1,280 px) and 2 landscape (1,024 x 768 px)
Android XR4 to 8 screenshots, PNG or JPEG, up to 8 MB each, 8:5 ratio. 3840 x 2400 recommended, 1920 x 1200 minimum

Rules every screenshot has to meet

  • JPEG or 24-bit PNG, with no alpha.
  • Between 320 px and 3840 px per side, with the longer side no more than twice the shorter. Tablets and Chromebooks have their own range, in the table.
  • Up to 8 screenshots for each device type.
  • At least two screenshots across different device types to publish your store listing.

What Google highly recommends

  • For apps, at least four screenshots of 1080 px or more, 16:9 for landscape (1920 x 1080 minimum) or 9:16 for portrait (1080 x 1920 minimum). Google says this is a requirement to be eligible for recommendation formats that use screenshots.
  • Show the real app, from captured footage. Leave out people interacting with the device, unless the app is used off-device.
  • Add taglines only if needed, and keep them under 20% of the image.
  • Leave out words that suggest ranking, awards, reviews, price or promotion, such as Best, #1, Top, New, Discount, Sale or Million Downloads.
  • Skip calls to action such as Download now, Install now, Play now or Try now.
  • Clean up the notification bar: full battery, Wi-Fi and cell icons, and no notifications.
  • No blurry, stretched, compressed or sideways images, and no device frames or store badges.
  • Add alt text of 140 characters or less to each screenshot.

Why SizeSpec outputs 1080 x 1920

Google sets limits here, not one fixed size. 1080 x 1920 (9:16) is our choice, and it fits both the phone rule and the tablet portrait rule above. For the feature graphic, see the Google Play feature graphic guide, and for a walkthrough, Google Play screenshot size.

Sources: Google Play Console Help: Add preview assets to showcase your app, checked October 25, 2026.

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Questions

What size should Google Play screenshots be?

On phones, each side between 320 and 3840 pixels, with the longer side no more than twice the shorter. On tablets, each side between 1080 and 7680 pixels at 16:9 or 9:16.

How many screenshots can I upload to Google Play?

Up to 8 for each supported device type.

Are Google Play screenshots required?

Yes. You must provide at least two screenshots across different device types to publish your store listing.

Which file types does Google Play accept for screenshots?

JPEG or 24-bit PNG, with no alpha.

Can I add text to Google Play screenshots?

Google says to add taglines only if necessary and to keep them under 20% of the image. It also asks you to avoid calls to action and words about ranking, awards or price.

Does Google Play crop or fit the photo?

Google Play photos are cropped to fill the full 1080 × 1920 px frame, with nothing added around the edges.

Where do these Google Play numbers come from?

From Google Play Console Help: Add preview assets to showcase your app, checked October 25, 2026. Marketplace rules change, so check the source before relying on a figure.

Anything else to watch for with Google Play?

Google sets limits here, not one fixed size. 1080 x 1920 px (9:16) is our choice, and it satisfies both the phone and the tablet portrait rules above. Google states no file size limit on this page.