How to make App Store screenshots in Canva
Follow these steps in order. Each one is something we do on client work.
- Create a custom size. 1320 × 2868 px.
- Upload real captures. From your current build.
- Add captions. Large, short text.
- Keep one style. Same font and colours.
- Download PNG. Check the pixel size.
- Make an iPad set if needed. 2064 × 2752 px.
App Store screenshots Canva: key rules and context
Steps
- Create design > Custom size > 1320 x 2868 px.
- Add pages, one per screenshot.
- Pick one caption font and colour; keep it large.
- Upload real screenshots and place them.
- Download PNG and confirm exact dimensions.
Common problems
- Downloads slightly off-size: check the custom size.
- Transparent backgrounds: Apple rejects alpha; add a fill.
- Template captions left unchanged.
Google Play version. Duplicate as 1080 x 1920 (Play specs). Make the feature graphic at 1024 x 500.
Next step. Compare with Figma and test sets with A/B testing.
Worked example (hypothetical)
This example is illustrative. The app is made up, and so are any numbers in it.
Imagine Readr uses a Canva template with stock photos and fake UI. We'd replace them with real captures so the set meets guideline 2.3.3.
Common mistakes
- Template fake UI. Must show your app.
- Wrong canvas size. Upload fails.
- Too much text. Unreadable.
- Mixed styles. Messy.
Before exporting from Canva, we check each frame against the exact pixel size the store expects, because a resized design can come out a few pixels off and be rejected on upload.
For more on this topic, our ASO guides hub collects the rest of this series.
Screenshot specs we design to
Both stores publish exact requirements. These are the ones that matter most for a phone-first app.
| Store / device | Size or rule | Count |
|---|---|---|
| App Store, iPhone 6.9-inch | 1320 × 2868, 1290 × 2796 or 1260 × 2736 px (portrait) | 1–10 per device size |
| App Store, iPad 13-inch | 2064 × 2752 or 2048 × 2732 px (portrait) | 1–10 per device size |
| App Store, format | .jpeg,.jpg or.png | — |
| Google Play, phone | JPEG or 24-bit PNG, 320–3,840 px, long side no more than 2× the short side | Minimum 2 to publish, up to 8 per device type |
| Google Play, Chromebook / tablet | 1,080–7,680 px, 16:9 or 9:16 | Minimum 4 recommended |
How we measure the result
For App Store screenshots Canva, success is measured on conversion, not looks. Screenshots mainly change conversion: the share of people who see your page or search result and then install. A polished set that doesn't lift conversion is still worth replacing.
Checklist
Copy this list into your release notes or ticket and tick each item off before you ship.
- Custom size
- Real captures
- Short captions
- One style
- PNG verified
Sources
- Apple: Screenshot specifications (accessed 26 October 2026)
- Google Play Console Help: Add preview assets to showcase your app (accessed 26 October 2026)
- Apple: App Review Guidelines (accessed 26 October 2026)
- Apple App Store Connect Help: Screenshot specifications (accessed 26 October 2026)
Questions
Does Canva have an App Store size?
Use a custom size to be exact.
Is Canva free enough?
Yes.
Can I use Canva templates commercially?
Check Canva's license for each element.
PNG or JPG?
PNG.
Can you design them for me?
Yes.
Can I use Canva templates for App Store screenshots?
Yes, as long as the final images show your app in use and match the required sizes.