Screenhance

Play Store Screenshots: The Complete Guide

Current Google Play requirements, practical ordering and localization guidance, and the tools to prepare accurate phone and tablet assets.

4.9 · 2,000+ ratings

Loved by 3,000+ creators

Play Store screenshots show people what an app actually does before they install it. Google requires at least two screenshots across device types and allows up to eight per supported device type. Because screenshots can appear on the store listing, in search, and on other Play surfaces, use accurate captures, lead with the clearest product value, and prepare device-specific sets when the experience changes on larger screens.

Google Play sizes, at a glance

Google accepts a range rather than one mandatory phone resolution. The recommendation row below applies to apps seeking eligibility for Play surfaces that use larger screenshot formats.

AssetSize
Base screenshot requirementJPEG or 24-bit PNG; 320–3840 px per side; longest side no more than 2× the shortest
Recommended app setAt least 4 at 1080 px minimum; 9:16 portrait or 16:9 landscape
Tablet / Chromebook guidanceAt least 4 large-screen captures; 1080–7680 px; 9:16 or 16:9
Feature graphic1024 × 500 px; JPEG or 24-bit PNG without alpha

Verify the latest details in Google's official preview-asset requirements before uploading. Then use our Play Store screenshot guide for the design workflow.

What makes a Play Store set useful

Screenshot placement changes by device and Play surface, so there is no universal frame that decides most installs. Put the clearest product value early, keep captions short enough to read at thumbnail size, and use the remaining slots to show distinct workflows rather than repeating the same screen. Keep one visual system across the set: the same caption font, background palette, and Pixel frame treatment, so the set reads as a single campaign.

For a tablet-optimized app, capture the actual large-screen layout rather than stretching a phone design. Google has separate 7-inch and 10-inch tablet sections and specific large-screen recommendations. If you're launching on both stores, reuse the visual system for your App Store screenshots to keep both listings consistent.

How It Works

Move from source material to a polished launch asset without rebuilding the design in another tool.

Step 1

Start from a template or blank

Choose a visual template, a store-listing set, a Launch Kit, or an empty canvas for full control.

Step 2

Build the complete composition

Add screenshots, photo scenes, device frames, text, icons, annotations, backgrounds, layers, and motion in the browser editor.

Step 3

Export for the real destination

Download PNG, WebP, JPEG, GIF, WebM, or MP4, or export organized iOS, Google Play, and Chrome screenshot ZIPs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size are Google Play screenshots in 2026?

Google accepts JPEG or 24-bit PNG screenshots without alpha. Each dimension must be between 320 px and 3840 px, and the longer side cannot be more than twice the shorter side. For apps to be eligible for recommendation surfaces that use screenshots, Google asks for at least four screenshots at a minimum 1080 px resolution in 9:16 portrait or 16:9 landscape.

How many Play Store screenshots do I need?

Google requires at least two screenshots across device types to publish a store listing and allows up to eight for each supported device type. Put the clearest product screens early because Google can show screenshots on the listing, in search, and on other Play surfaces.

Do I need tablet screenshots for Google Play?

Requirements depend on the devices your app supports. Google provides separate 7-inch and 10-inch tablet sections, and its current large-screen guidance calls for at least four tablet or Chromebook screenshots in 9:16 or 16:9 at 1080–7680 px. Use tablet captures that accurately show the large-screen experience.

Can I reuse my App Store screenshots on Google Play?

You can reuse the visual system, captions, and source screenshots when they accurately represent both versions of the app. Export separate files for each store: Google uses an accepted range and device-specific guidance, while Apple validates a defined list of screenshot dimensions.

Is there a free Play Store screenshot maker?

Yes. Screenhance runs in the browser, and its free plan includes three watermarked exports per month. The one-time Launch Pass and Pro plans add clean exports; check the pricing page before exporting a larger set.

Make your Play Store screenshots

Pick a template, add accurate app captures, and export the phone or tablet presets that match your listing plan.