Chinese (Simplified) App Store Screenshots (简体中文)
Chinese (Simplified) App Store screenshots go in the Chinese (Simplified) localization (zh-Hans); on Google Play the code is zh-CN. Chinese (Simplified) is written in Chinese (Simplified Han) script, left to right, so there are no spaces; lines can break between most characters, but punctuation must not start a line.
App Store Connect
- Chinese (Simplified)
zh-Hans
Google Play Console
- Chinese (Simplified)
zh-CN
A Chinese (Simplified) example, rendered
Our own translations of one English set, composed at 1320 × 2868. Have a native speaker review your copy before you ship.
| English | Chinese (Simplified) |
|---|---|
| Build habits that stick | 养成坚持的习惯 |
| See your streaks grow | 看着连续天数增长 |
| Plan the week ahead | 规划你的一周 |
Width check: at the same font size, these Chinese (Simplified) headlines measure about 61% of the English width (estimated with our composer’s text metrics).
Chinese (Simplified Han) script rules
There are no spaces; lines can break between most characters, but punctuation must not start a line.
- Chinese headlines are short; 6–10 characters is plenty.
- Don’t mix Simplified and Traditional characters in one set.
Fonts: Use PingFang SC (iOS), Noto Sans SC or Source Han Sans SC; Latin fonts don’t contain the characters.
Chinese (Simplified)-specific notes
- Used in mainland China and Singapore.
- Apple’s shortcode is a script code (zh-Hans); Google Play uses a region code (zh-CN).
How to make the Chinese (Simplified) set in AppShotEditor
- Finish your source-language set first.
- Duplicate the project and name it with the locale code (zh-Hans). AppShotEditor has no built-in translation, so paste in translated headlines yourself.
- Replace the screenshots with ones captured in Chinese (Simplified) (on iOS: Simulator → Settings → Language).
- Check line breaks on every screen; adjust where a word splits badly.
- Export at the same sizes and upload them in the Chinese (Simplified) localization.
Frequently asked questions
What is the App Store Connect locale code for Chinese (Simplified)?
Chinese (Simplified): zh-Hans. These are Apple’s locale shortcodes for App Store metadata.
How much longer are Chinese (Simplified) headlines than English?
In our example set, the Chinese (Simplified) headlines measure about 61% 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 Chinese (Simplified)?
Use PingFang SC (iOS), Noto Sans SC or Source Han Sans SC; Latin fonts don’t contain the characters.
Is zh-Hans the same as zh-CN?
They target the same readers. Apple’s App Store uses the script code zh-Hans; Google Play uses zh-CN.