Arabic App Store Screenshots (العربية)
Arabic App Store screenshots go in the Arabic localization (ar-SA); on Google Play the code is ar. Arabic is written in Arabic script, right to left, so text runs right to left, letters join to their neighbours, and lines break between words.
App Store Connect
- Arabic
ar-SA
Google Play Console
- Arabic
ar
An Arabic example, rendered
Our own translations of one English set, composed at 1320 × 2868. Have a native speaker review your copy before you ship.
| English | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Build habits that stick | عادات تدوم |
| See your streaks grow | شاهد سلاسلك تنمو |
| Plan the week ahead | خطط لأسبوعك |
Width check: at the same font size, these Arabic headlines measure about 63% of the English width (estimated with our composer’s text metrics).
Arabic script rules
Text runs right to left, letters join to their neighbours, and lines break between words.
- Mirror the layout: right-align headlines, and consider flipping the device to the left so the eye starts on the right.
- Numbers inside Arabic text still read left to right; preview mixed text carefully.
- Don’t add letter-spacing: it breaks the joins between letters.
Fonts: Use a font with Arabic shaping, such as Noto Sans Arabic or Noto Naskh Arabic; Latin-only fonts fall back to a system font.
Arabic-specific notes
- Modern Standard Arabic works across markets; dialects suit narrow audiences.
- Mirror the whole set: right-aligned text and right-to-left screenshot order if your app is mirrored.
How to make the Arabic set in AppShotEditor
- Finish your source-language set first.
- Duplicate the project and name it with the locale code (ar-SA). AppShotEditor has no built-in translation, so paste in translated headlines yourself.
- Replace the screenshots with ones captured in Arabic (on iOS: Simulator → Settings → Language).
- Right-align the headlines and check the order of mixed numbers and Latin words.
- Export at the same sizes and upload them in the Arabic localization.
Frequently asked questions
What is the App Store Connect locale code for Arabic?
Arabic: ar-SA. These are Apple’s locale shortcodes for App Store metadata.
How much longer are Arabic headlines than English?
In our example set, the Arabic headlines measure about 63% of the English width at the same font size (estimated with our layout engine’s text metrics). Your copy will differ, so preview every screen.
Which fonts support Arabic?
Use a font with Arabic shaping, such as Noto Sans Arabic or Noto Naskh Arabic; Latin-only fonts fall back to a system font.
Do Arabic App Store screenshots need to be mirrored?
If your app’s UI is mirrored for Arabic, yes: right-align headlines and show the mirrored UI. Showing left-to-right UI with Arabic captions looks unfinished.