Google Play Screenshot Requirements 2025
Complete guide to Google Play Store screenshot requirements for 2025. Learn exact dimensions, file formats, and best practices for Android app screenshots.
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Key Requirements
Google Play requires 2-8 phone screenshots, 4-8 tablet screenshots (if targeting tablets), and a feature graphic (1024x500) for all apps.
Required Assets
Phone Screenshot Sizes
| Spec | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 2-8 screenshots |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (landscape) or 9:16 (portrait) |
| Recommended Size | 1080 x 1920 px (portrait) |
| Max Dimension | 3840 px (long edge) |
| Max File Size | 8 MB per screenshot |
Popular Device Dimensions
Tablet & Chromebook Sizes
Important: Tablet screenshots are required if your app targets tablets. Minimum 4 screenshots required.
| Spec | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 4-8 screenshots |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (landscape) or 9:16 (portrait) |
| Min Short Edge | 1080 px |
| Max Long Edge | 7680 px |
| Max File Size | 8 MB per screenshot |
Wear OS & Android TV
Wear OS
Smartwatches- Quantity 1-8 screenshots
- Aspect Ratio 1:1 (square)
- Min Size 384 x 384 px
- Max Edge 3840 px
Android TV
Smart TVs- Quantity 1-8 screenshots
- Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Min Size 1920 x 1080 px
- Banner 1280 x 720 px
File Requirements
File Formats
- JPEG
- 24-bit PNG (no alpha/transparency)
File Limits
- Max 8 MB per screenshot
- Max 2:1 aspect ratio (long:short)
Feature Graphic
Specifications
- Dimensions
- 1024 x 500 px
- Aspect Ratio
- 256:125 (roughly 2:1)
- Format
- JPEG or 24-bit PNG
- Use
- Video thumbnail overlay
Tip: If you have a promo video, a play button will overlay on your feature graphic. Keep important content away from the center.
Promotional Video
Video Specifications
- - YouTube video (public or unlisted)
- - Ads disabled, no monetization
- - Embedding must be allowed
- - 80%+ should show actual app UI
Avoid in Videos
"Free", "Download now", rankings claims
Best Practice
Show core features in first 30 seconds
Best Practices
- Show authentic UI - Use actual screenshots from your app, not mockups or concept art
- Limit text overlays - Taglines should be max 20% of the screenshot area
- Avoid device frames - Google discourages device hardware in screenshots
- No promotional language - Avoid "free", "discount", "download now" - may affect featuring eligibility
- Consider sound-off viewing - Most users browse with sound off, so add supporting text to videos
- Add a promo video - Apps with videos get up to 35% more downloads
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