If your app runs on iPad, App Store Connect wants an iPad screenshot set, and it is stricter about the dimensions than most developers expect. Upload a capture from the wrong model and the slot rejects it. This is the 2026 reference for iPad App Store screenshot sizes, spun off from the complete screenshot sizes guide for everyone landing here from an iPad project. Every number below is checked against Apple's screenshot specifications as of September 2026.
The Short Answer #
Provide one set at the 13-inch size, in either accepted resolution:
- 2064 × 2752 pixels (portrait) or 2752 × 2064 (landscape), the native resolution of the current iPad Pro and iPad Air
- 2048 × 2732 pixels (portrait) or 2732 × 2048 (landscape), the older 12.9-inch iPad Pro resolution, still accepted
That single set is required when the app runs on iPad. Every smaller class is optional, and App Store Connect scales the 13-inch set down for any class you leave empty.
Every iPad Screenshot Size #
| Display class | Portrait (pixels) | Landscape (pixels) | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-inch | 2064 × 2752 or 2048 × 2732 | 2752 × 2064 or 2732 × 2048 | Required if the app runs on iPad |
| 12.9-inch | 2048 × 2732 | 2732 × 2048 | Optional, scaled from 13-inch |
| 11-inch | 1488 × 2266, 1640 × 2360, 1668 × 2388, or 1668 × 2420 | 2266 × 1488, 2360 × 1640, 2388 × 1668, or 2420 × 1668 | Optional, scaled from 13-inch |
| 10.5-inch | 1668 × 2224 | 2224 × 1668 | Optional, scaled from 12.9-inch |
| 9.7-inch | 1536 × 2048 (with status bar) or 1536 × 2008 (without) | 2048 × 1536 or 2048 × 1496 | Optional, scaled from 10.5-inch |
A few details that trip people up:
- 13-inch and 12.9-inch overlap. The 2048 × 2732 size is accepted in both classes. If you have an old 12.9-inch iPad Pro set, it still works as your 13-inch set.
- 11-inch has four accepted sizes because four different iPads share the class. Any of them is fine, and you do not need more than one.
- 9.7-inch has status-bar and no-status-bar variants, plus half-resolution equivalents (768 × 1024 and 768 × 1004) that Apple still lists. Nobody should be making new 9.7-inch sets in 2026, but the slot exists.
- Landscape is the same numbers reversed. Apple accepts either orientation per slot, but keep one orientation across the set.
- 1 to 10 screenshots per slot, in PNG or JPEG, with no alpha channel. A transparent PNG fails the upload; the free screenshot validator catches this before App Store Connect does.
Which iPad Is Which Class #
Apple groups devices by display class, not by product name, and the mapping is not obvious. This is the current list from the spec.
| Display class | Devices |
|---|---|
| 13-inch | iPad Pro (M5, M4), iPad Pro 1st to 6th generation 12.9-inch, iPad Air (M4, M3, M2) 13-inch |
| 12.9-inch | iPad Pro 2nd generation |
| 11-inch | iPad Pro (M5, M4), iPad Pro 1st to 4th generation 11-inch, iPad Air (M4, M3, M2, 4th and 5th generation), iPad (A16, 10th generation), iPad mini (A17 Pro, 6th generation) |
| 10.5-inch | iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Air 3rd generation, iPad 7th to 9th generation |
| 9.7-inch | iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air and Air 2, iPad 3rd to 6th generation, iPad mini 2 to 5 |
The practical consequence: the base iPad and the iPad mini both live in the 11-inch class, even though neither has an 11-inch screen. If you capture from an iPad mini simulator you get 1488 × 2266, which is an accepted 11-inch size, not a 13-inch one.
Capturing at the Right Size #
Screenshots taken in the Simulator or on a device come out at the device's native resolution, so the model you choose decides the class you get.
| Capture from | Native size (portrait) | Lands in |
|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M4 or M5) | 2064 × 2752 | 13-inch, required set |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (any generation) | 2048 × 2732 | 13-inch or 12.9-inch |
| iPad Air 13-inch | 2064 × 2752 | 13-inch, required set |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M4 or M5) | 1668 × 2420 | 11-inch |
| iPad Air 11-inch, iPad (A16, 10th gen) | 1640 × 2360 | 11-inch |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro, 6th gen) | 1488 × 2266 | 11-inch |
To satisfy the required slot, capture from a 13-inch iPad Pro or iPad Air simulator. Capturing from an 11-inch model and upscaling to 2064 × 2752 technically passes the size check but produces soft text, and a reviewer can tell.
If your screenshots go through a template tool rather than straight to the store, the capture size matters less. Screenshot Studio places the capture inside a device frame on a canvas that is already the right pixel size, so an 11-inch capture in a 13-inch layout still exports correctly. It exports the 13-inch set and every optional class from one design, and uploads them to the matching slots.
Do You Need the Optional Classes? #
Usually not. App Store Connect scales the 13-inch set to fill 11-inch, 10.5-inch and 9.7-inch slots, and the scaled result looks fine because all five classes share a similar 3:4 aspect ratio.
Provide a separate 11-inch set only when:
- Your layout has small text that gets hard to read after scaling
- You want different captions or a different screen order for smaller iPads
- Your app has an iPad mini-specific layout you want to show
Skip 10.5-inch and 9.7-inch entirely unless you still ship to those devices and have a reason to show them their own images.
iPad Landscape Apps #
If your app is landscape-first, provide the landscape sizes in the same slots: 2752 × 2064 or 2732 × 2048 for 13-inch. The App Store shows landscape iPad screenshots in a horizontal carousel, so the first image carries even more weight than in portrait. Put the strongest screen first and keep the caption inside the top third, where it stays visible in the carousel crop.
Common Rejections on iPad #
The rejection guide covers screenshots in general. These three are iPad-specific:
- Wrong size for the slot. An iPhone screenshot stretched to iPad, or an 11-inch capture in the 13-inch slot. Check the pixel size before upload.
- iPhone UI on an iPad canvas. Showing the iPhone layout letterboxed on an iPad frame tells reviewers the app is not really an iPad app. Capture the actual iPad layout.
- Transparency in the PNG. Some export pipelines add an alpha channel. App Store Connect refuses those files outright.
Frequently Asked Questions #
What is the required iPad screenshot size for the App Store in 2026? One 13-inch set at 2064 × 2752 or 2048 × 2732 pixels, portrait, or the reversed dimensions in landscape.
Is 2048 × 2732 still accepted? Yes. It is accepted for both the 13-inch and 12.9-inch classes.
Do I need 11-inch iPad screenshots? No. App Store Connect scales the 13-inch set for the 11-inch slot. Provide a separate set only if the scaled version looks wrong for your layout.
Which simulator gives 2064 × 2752? Any 13-inch iPad Pro with M4 or later, or the 13-inch iPad Air.
How many iPad screenshots can I upload? Up to 10 per display class per locale, and at least 1 in the required 13-inch slot.
Conclusion #
For iPad, the whole size matrix collapses to one decision: provide a 13-inch set at 2064 × 2752 or 2048 × 2732 and let App Store Connect scale the rest. Capture from a 13-inch simulator, keep the file free of transparency, and the slot accepts it first time. Download Screenshot Studio to export every iPad class from one design and upload them in a click.