iPad App Store Screenshot Requirements
When iPad screenshots are mandatory, which 13-inch size to export, and how Apple auto-scales smaller iPad slots.
If your app runs on iPad, App Store Connect expects iPad screenshots. iPhone-only artwork stretched to tablet proportions usually looks wrong and wastes conversion on Universal apps.
iPhone sizing is covered in App Store Screenshot Size Checklist. This article focuses on iPad-only decisions.
The size that matters most
For current submissions, prioritize the 13-inch display class:
| Orientation | Pixels |
|---|---|
| Portrait | 2064 × 2752 |
| Landscape | 2752 × 2064 |
Apple auto-scales this set to smaller iPad display classes when you do not upload dedicated sizes. That is why most teams export one high-quality 13-inch set instead of maintaining every legacy iPad dimension.
The older 12.9-inch 2048×2732 slot still exists for the iPad Pro (2nd generation) edge case. Nearly all active apps can standardize on 2064×2752.
When iPad screenshots are required
- Universal apps that ship an iPad build must provide iPad visuals.
- iPhone-only apps can omit iPad slots entirely.
- If your UI is landscape-first on tablet, export the landscape 13-inch class as the primary set.
Design differences from iPhone
- Tablet frames show more UI chrome—choose screens that read at a wider aspect ratio.
- Marketing headlines that work on phone may need shorter copy or larger type on iPad templates.
- Do not reuse a phone marketing layout scaled up; compose with iPad presets in the Screenshot Composer.
Export workflow
- Capture or export native iPad UI at the highest resolution available.
- Compose with an iPad 13″ preset and template tuned for wider layout.
- If you already have flat artwork, crop with the iPad presets in Market Image Resizer.
- Upload the 13-inch set in App Store Connect and verify preview thumbnails.
Common mistakes
- Submitting only iPhone 6.9″ screenshots for a Universal app.
- Upscaling iPhone captures to 2064×2752—start from real iPad captures when possible.
- Hiding critical UI in device-frame padding that reads fine on phone but clips on iPad.
Return to the listing assets guide for the full iOS + Android map.