Apple App Store Icon Requirements
Apple enforces strict requirements for App Store icons. Submitting an icon that does not meet these specifications will result in rejection during App Store review. This guide covers every technical requirement — format, size, color space, transparency rules, and design constraints — so your submission passes on the first try.
Required Sizes
| Size | Format | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1024x1024 | PNG | App Store listing icon |
| 180x180 | PNG | iPhone app icon @3x |
| 167x167 | PNG | iPad Pro app icon @2x |
| 152x152 | PNG | iPad app icon @2x |
| 120x120 | PNG | iPhone app icon @2x |
Best Practices
- 1Export as a 1024x1024 PNG in sRGB color space with no alpha channel (flatten transparency before export).
- 2Design the icon as a full-bleed square — do not add corners, shadows, or gloss effects.
- 3Ensure the icon is visually distinct and recognizable at small sizes like 58px (Settings icon).
- 4Use the same visual design across all iOS icon sizes for consistency.
Common Mistakes
- Including an alpha channel (transparency) in the 1024px icon — Apple rejects any App Store icon with transparency.
- Using Adobe RGB, Display P3, or CMYK color space — the icon must be sRGB.
- Adding rounded corners or visual effects — iOS applies the superellipse mask automatically; manual corners create double rounding.
- Submitting a JPEG or WebP — only PNG format is accepted for App Store icons.
Generate Compliant App Store Icons
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Open GeneratorFrequently Asked Questions
What size is the Apple App Store icon?
The Apple App Store icon must be exactly 1024x1024 pixels in PNG format with no alpha channel and sRGB color space.
Can I use transparency in my App Store icon?
No. Apple requires App Store icons to have no alpha channel (no transparency). The entire 1024x1024 canvas must be filled with opaque pixels.
What color space does Apple require?
sRGB. Icons in other color spaces (Adobe RGB, Display P3, CMYK) will be rejected during App Store review.
Does Apple add rounded corners to icons?
Yes. iOS and macOS apply a superellipse corner mask automatically. You should submit a square icon without any corner rounding.