App Store Screenshot Placeholder Images

App Store and Google Play require screenshots at specific pixel dimensions for each device class. Submitting screenshots at wrong dimensions blocks the app review process. This preset generates placeholder images at all major app store screenshot sizes so you can test layout templates before the real screenshots are captured.

Size reference

NameDimensionsDescription
promo1242x2688iPhone 6.7" — 1242×2688px, the primary App Store screenshot size for modern iPhones
1284x27781284x2778iPhone 6.1" — 1284×2778px, covers iPhone 14 Pro and similar models
2048x27322048x2732iPad Pro 12.9" portrait — 2048×2732px, required for iPad universal apps
2732x20482732x2048iPad Pro 12.9" landscape — 2732×2048px, landscape orientation for iPad screenshots

Why these sizes matter

Apple's App Store requires separate screenshots for each supported device size. The iPhone 6.7" size (1290×2796 or 1242×2688) is the primary display in search results and must look polished. iPad screenshots (2048×2732) are required for universal apps. Google Play requires at least 2 screenshots and supports sizes up to 3840px. Getting the dimensions right before production screenshot sessions saves significant rework.

Use cases

App Store listing design

Design the screenshot carousel layout — including framing, background colors, and text overlays — using placeholders before running an actual device screenshot session.

A/B testing screenshot layouts

Create multiple screenshot layout variants with placeholder images to test different messaging and visual styles before committing to a production screenshot session.

App review submission prep

Verify that your App Store Connect submission form accepts the correct dimensions before your production screenshots are ready. Placeholder images at exact dimensions catch sizing errors early.

FAQ — Frequently asked questions

What screenshot sizes does the App Store require?
Apple requires screenshots at the display size of each supported device. The most important is the 6.7" iPhone (1290×2796 or 1242×2688). iPad apps also need 2048×2732 screenshots.
Can I use a placeholder screenshot for App Store submission?
No — App Store submissions require real app screenshots. Placeholders are useful for testing your screenshot template layout before the actual screenshots are captured.
What format should App Store screenshots be?
PNG or JPEG, under 500MB per screenshot. PNG is preferred for UI screenshots as it preserves text sharpness better than JPEG.

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