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Creating Custom Screenshots for Your App

Create custom screenshots instead of using our built-in Screenshot Generator for your apps.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

If you want more control over the look and feel of your app’s store images, you can create custom screenshots instead of using our built-in Screenshot Generator.

Why Use Custom Screenshots?

Custom screenshots give you more flexibility to:

  • Highlight specific features or app experiences.

  • Use custom branding elements such as unique backgrounds, additional text, or annotations.

  • Ensure full control over the design and messaging.

While SupaPass provides an automatic Screenshot Generator, custom screenshots allow for a more tailored and visually appealing representation of your app.

Custom Screenshot Requirements

Each app store has specific requirements for screenshots. Make sure your images meet these guidelines before submitting.

Apple App Store Guidelines

When preparing your app for the Apple App Store, it's essential to adhere to specific screenshot requirements to ensure optimal display across various devices.

General Requirements

  • Quantity: A minimum of 1 and up to 10 screenshots per device size.

  • File Format: Screenshots should be in JPEG or 24-bit PNG format without transparency.

  • Resolution: Images must have a minimum resolution of 72 dpi.

  • Color Space: Use the RGB color space for all images.

Device-Specific Requirements

Apple mandates that developers provide screenshots tailored to specific device displays:

iPhone 6.9" Display

  • Applicable Devices: iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max.

  • Portrait Orientation: 1290 x 2796 pixels or 1320 x 2868 pixels.

  • Landscape Orientation: 2796 x 1290 pixels or 2868 x 1320 pixels.

  • Note: These screenshots are required if your app runs on iPhone and screenshots for the 6.5" display aren't provided.

iPad 12.9" Display

  • Applicable Devices: iPad Pro (6th generation), iPad Pro (5th generation), iPad Pro (4th generation), iPad Pro (3rd generation), iPad Pro (1st generation), iPad Air (M2).

  • Portrait Orientation: 2048 x 2732 pixels.

  • Landscape Orientation: 2732 x 2048 pixels.

  • Note: These screenshots are required if your app runs on iPad.

Additional Considerations

  • Consistency: If your app’s UI is the same across multiple device sizes, you can provide the highest resolution screenshots required. They will automatically scale down for smaller sizes.

Google Play Store Guidelines

When submitting screenshots for your app’s Google Play Store listing, follow these requirements to ensure compliance and improve visibility:

Minimum Requirements

You must provide at least two screenshots across different device types:

  • File Format: JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no transparency).

  • Size Limitations:

    • Minimum dimension: 320 pixels.

    • Maximum dimension: 3,840 pixels.

    • The longest side cannot be more than twice the shortest side.

Highly Recommended for Better Visibility

To improve your chances of being featured in Google Play’s recommended sections, provide at least four high-resolution screenshots:

  • Resolution: Minimum 1080px width.

  • Orientation-Specific Guidelines:

    • Landscape: 16:9 ratio, minimum 1920x1080px.

    • Portrait: 9:16 ratio, minimum 1080x1920px.

By meeting these recommendations, your app may be showcased in Google Play’s large-format display sections, increasing visibility and potential downloads.

Overview of accepted sized per device

Device

Accepted sizes

5.5" iPhone

  • 1242 x 2208px

  • 2208 x 1242px

6.5" iPhone

  • 1242 x 2688px

  • 2688 x 1242px

  • 1284 x 2778px

  • 2778 x 1284px

iPad (iPad 12.9” (6th gen) and iPad 12.9” (2nd gen))

  • 2048 x 2732px

  • 2732 x 2048px

Android Phone

9:16 aspect ratio, each side between 320 px and 3,840 px

Android 7" Tablet

9:16 aspect ratio, each side between 320 px and 3,840 px

Android 10" Tablet

9:16 aspect ratio, each side between 320 px and 3,840 px

Apple TV

1920 x 1080px or 3840 x 2160px

How to Create Custom Screenshots

Once you understand the requirements, follow these steps to design and submit your screenshots:

  1. Design Your Screenshots

    • Use graphic design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, or Figma or an online tool. Currently SupaPass does not recommend any specific tool, we have clients that have used appscreens successfully

    • Ensure the text is readable and key app features stand out.

  2. Include Device Frames (Optional)

    • You can add phone or tablet frames to enhance the visuals.

    • Apple and Google provide official device mockups for this purpose.

  3. Upload Your Screenshots

    • In your SupaPass dashboard, go to App Setup > Screenshots.

    • Go to the pick and review tab and click Upload Custom screen to add your images.

  4. Submit for Review

    • Once uploaded, review your images to ensure they match store guidelines.

    • click on approve for submission

    • Proceed with the app submission process.


Prefer a Quick Solution?

If you don’t want to design custom screenshots, you can use our Screenshot Generator to automatically create store-ready images. Learn more here:
➡️ Using Our Screenshot Generator

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