How many screenshots should you upload?
Google Play allows eight screenshots; use at least six. The first two appear in the search results list, the rest are the product tour. Phone images must be 320-3840 px on each edge, PNG or JPEG. In the global sample (6.000 apps) the average is 15 screenshots and 3% stay below five.
Data source: Shotyend ASO Index — a global sample of 6.000 apps compiled from public Google Play listing data on 2026-09-05.
Order matters
The first two images appear in search results, so they must carry the core value proposition. Keep one message per image and keep captions in the top third so they stay readable in small previews.
Technical rules
Minimum 320 px and maximum 3840 px per side, 16:9 or 9:16 is safe, PNG or JPEG, no transparency — the store background changes with the user's theme.
Frequently asked questions
How many screenshots can you upload?
Google Play allows up to eight phone screenshots; two are required and six to eight is the recommended range.
What size should screenshots be?
Each edge between 320 and 3840 px; 16:9 or 9:16 is safe. PNG or JPEG, no transparency.
Why do the first two images matter most?
Only the first two appear in the search results list, so many users decide there without ever opening the listing.
Should screenshots contain text?
Yes, but one message per image. Keep the text in the top third — that is the only part readable in the small preview.
Are tablet screenshots required?
If the app is distributed to tablets, add 7-inch and 10-inch images; otherwise Play shows phone screenshots to tablet users.
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