What file formats does Google Play accept for screenshots?

Google Play accepts JPEG or 24-bit PNG screenshots (no alpha channel). AppScreens exports compliant files for Play Console uploads.

What are the minimum and maximum dimensions for Google Play screenshots?

Google Play screenshots must be at least 320px and up to 3840px. The longest side cannot be more than 2× the shortest side.

How many screenshots can I upload on Google Play?

You can add up to 8 screenshots for each supported device type (phones, tablets, Chromebooks, TV, Wear OS, Automotive, XR).

Do I need screenshots to publish my Google Play store listing?

Yes. Google Play requires a minimum of two screenshots across different device types to publish your store listing.

Do I need different screenshots for tablets and Chromebooks?

For large screens, Google recommends adding at least 4 screenshots to demonstrate the in-app experience. Use 16:9 (landscape) or 9:16 (portrait) and avoid extra text that can get cut off.

What screenshot sizes help with featuring and recommendations on Google Play?

To be eligible for large-format recommendation surfaces, Google requires: for apps, at least 4 screenshots at 1080px+ (16:9 landscape at least 1920×1080 or 9:16 portrait at least 1080×1920). For games, at least 3 screenshots meeting those same minimums.

Can I upload portrait and landscape screenshots?

Yes. Pick the orientation that best shows your experience, and keep the set consistent. Google also recommends keeping UI clear in the first screenshots and avoiding cluttered text overlays.

Are there content rules for text overlays on Google Play screenshots?

Yes. If you add taglines, keep them minimal (Google recommends no more than ~20% of the image). Avoid performance or ranking claims and avoid calls to action like “Install now” or “Try now”.

Do Wear OS screenshots have special rules?

Yes. Wear OS listings must include at least one accurate screenshot, show only the app interface, avoid device frames and extra graphics, and use a 1:1 aspect ratio with a minimum size of 384×384.

What is a Google Play feature graphic and what size is it?

A feature graphic is required to publish your store listing. It must be 1024×500 and uploaded as JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha).

Where can I verify the latest Google Play asset requirements?

Google updates requirements in Play Console Help. Link to the official “Add preview assets” guidelines and keep your exports aligned to those specs.

AppScreens: Google Play Screenshot Sizes and Feature Graphic Requirements

Google Play Console Sizes and Guidelines for every Android device type

Google Play Store Listing Assets and Screenshot Requirements (2026)

Play Console validates your listing by asset type and by device type. This guide covers what you must upload to publish, plus the device-specific screenshot rules that commonly trigger upload errors.

- Where you upload: Play Console → Grow users → Store presence → Main store listing → Graphics.- Required to publish: App icon, short description, feature graphic, and at least 2 screenshots across different device types.- Screenshots per device type: Up to 8 each for phones, 7-inch tablets, 10-inch tablets, Chromebooks, Android TV, Wear OS, Automotive, and Android XR.- Global screenshot file rules: JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha), 320px to 3840px, and max side cannot exceed 2× the min side.- Preview video: Optional, but shows before screenshots on the listing. Uses your feature graphic as the cover image.

Open Google’s official requirements

Tip: You can disable broader promotion using the “External marketing” toggle in Store settings.

Specifications by asset

Required assets to publish

Do this first

App icon

32-bit PNG (alpha allowed)
512 × 512
Max 1024 KB
No misleading badges or ranking text

Short description

80 character limit
Describe the core value in plain language
Avoid ranking claims and calls to action

Keep it durable. Avoid seasonal copy that forces frequent edits.

Feature graphic

Required to publish
JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha)
1024 × 500
Used as the cover image for your preview video (if present)

Keep important elements near the center to reduce cutoff risk.

Screenshots by device type

Validated separately

Global screenshot rules

Minimum 2 screenshots across different device types
Up to 8 screenshots per device type
JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha)
320px min dimension, 3840px max dimension
Max side cannot be more than 2× the min side

Add alt text for accessibility (keep it under 140 characters).

Supported device types

PhonesTablets (7-inch)Tablets (10-inch)ChromebooksAndroid TVWear OSAndroid AutomotiveAndroid XR

Each device type has extra constraints below. Missing them can block publishing for that surface.

Preview video (optional, recommended)

Shown first

How to add it

Add a YouTube URL (not playlist or channel)
Do not include time parameters in the URL
Your feature graphic is used as the cover image
Video appears before screenshots on the listing

Must-pass checks

Ads disabled (no monetization)
Public or unlisted (not private)
Not age-restricted
Embeddable on Google Play

Keep the opening seconds focused on real in-app experience so viewers understand the value quickly.

Device-specific screenshot rules

Avoid blocks

Large screens (Chromebook + tablets)

Minimum 4 screenshots to show in-app experience
Upload between 1080px and 7680px
Use 16:9 (landscape) or 9:16 (portrait)
Avoid extra overlay text that can be clipped on some surfaces

Wear OS apps

At least 1 screenshot of the current Wear OS experience
Only the app interface (no frames, no extra graphics)
1:1 aspect ratio, minimum 384 × 384
No transparent backgrounds or masking

Wear OS watch faces

At least 1 screenshot of the current watch face
Show variations if customizable
Only the watch face experience (no frames, no extra graphics)
1:1 aspect ratio, minimum 384 × 384
No transparent backgrounds or masking

Android TV

Add at least 1 Android TV screenshot before publishing TV-enabled apps
TV screenshots are only shown on TV devices
TV banner is required: 1280 × 720, JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha)

Android Automotive OS

Rules vary by category
If you upload Automotive screenshots: 2 portrait (800 × 1280) and 2 landscape (1024 × 768)
Screenshots must match the real Automotive experience

Android XR