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App Icon Size Chart 2026 - Complete Reference for iOS, Android & Web

Complete app icon size chart for 2026. Every pixel dimension for iOS, Android, web, PWA, and social media. Copy-paste tables for all platforms.

IconikAI TeamMarch 25, 2026

App Icon Size Chart 2026 - Complete Reference for iOS, Android & Web

Every app icon size you need in 2026: iOS requires a single 1024x1024 px PNG master asset (Xcode 16 auto-generates all 11 device sizes), Android needs a 512x512 px adaptive icon for Google Play plus 108x108 dp adaptive launcher icons, and web apps require 7 favicon/PWA sizes from 16x16 to 512x512 px. This is the definitive size reference for every platform, device, and use case.

Last updated: March 2026 | By IconikAI Team

Getting icon dimensions wrong causes App Store rejections, blurry launcher icons, and broken favicons. This page lists every required size across iOS, Android, web, and social media so you can export once and ship everywhere.

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What Are All the iOS App Icon Sizes in 2026?

iOS requires a single 1024x1024 px master PNG with no transparency or alpha channel. Starting with Xcode 15 and continuing in Xcode 16, Apple auto-generates all required sizes from this one asset. However, you still need to know the exact output sizes for quality checking and manual overrides.

iOS App Icon Size Chart (Complete)

Use CaseSize (px)ScaleNotes
App Store listing1024x10241xMaster asset. Required for submission.
iPhone (iOS 18+)180x180@3xiPhone 15, 16 Pro Max, all @3x devices
iPhone (iOS 18+)120x120@2xiPhone SE, older @2x devices
iPad Pro167x167@2x12.9-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro
iPad, iPad mini152x152@2xStandard iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini
iPad (iOS 18+)76x76@1xLegacy, rarely needed
Spotlight (iPhone)120x120@3xSearch results on @3x iPhone
Spotlight (iPhone)80x80@2xSearch results on @2x iPhone
Spotlight (iPad)80x80@2xSearch results on iPad
Spotlight (iPad)40x40@1xLegacy iPad search
Settings (iPhone)87x87@3xSettings app on @3x iPhone
Settings (iPhone)58x58@2xSettings app on @2x iPhone
Settings (iPad)58x58@2xSettings app on iPad
Settings (iPad)29x29@1xLegacy iPad settings
Notification (iPhone)60x60@3xPush notifications on @3x iPhone
Notification (iPhone)40x40@2xPush notifications on @2x iPhone
Notification (iPad)40x40@2xPush notifications on iPad
Notification (iPad)20x20@1xLegacy iPad notifications

Key iOS Icon Rules

  • Format: PNG only, no transparency, no alpha channel, no rounded corners (iOS applies them automatically)
  • Color space: sRGB or Display P3
  • Layers: Flatten all layers before export
  • Single asset workflow: Supply 1024x1024 and let Xcode handle the rest, or override individual sizes if downscaling produces artifacts

For a deeper dive into iOS-specific guidelines, see our iOS App Icon Size Guide.


What Are All the Apple Watch Icon Sizes in 2026?

Apple Watch icons follow the same single-asset approach but have their own set of output sizes for the smaller display.

Apple Watch (watchOS 11) Icon Size Chart

Use CaseSize (px)Watch SizeNotes
App Store1024x1024AllSame master asset as iOS
Home Screen196x19649mm (Ultra 2)watchOS 11
Home Screen188x18845mmSeries 9, 10
Home Screen184x18444mmSeries 7, 8
Home Screen176x17641mmSeries 9, 10
Home Screen172x17240mmSeries 7, 8
Home Screen167x16738mmSE
Short Look Notification98x9849mmUltra 2 notification
Short Look Notification92x9245mmLarge watch notification
Short Look Notification88x8844mmNotification
Short Look Notification80x8041mmNotification
Short Look Notification76x7640mmNotification
Short Look Notification72x7238mmSE notification
Complication (Circular)64x64Large watchesCircular complication
Complication (Circular)58x58Small watchesCircular complication

Key watchOS Icon Rules

  • Format: PNG, no transparency, no rounded corners (watchOS applies circular mask)
  • Design tip: Use simpler, bolder designs than your iOS icon -- fine details disappear at 80x80 and below

What Are All the macOS App Icon Sizes in 2026?

macOS icons use a different shape (rounded rectangle with a specific Apple-defined superellipse) and require additional sizes for Finder, Dock, and Spotlight.

macOS (Sequoia / macOS 15) Icon Size Chart

Use CaseSize (px)ScaleNotes
App Store1024x10241xMaster asset
Dock / Finder (Retina)1024x1024@2x of 512ptRetina Mac displays
Dock / Finder512x512@1xStandard resolution
Dock / Finder (Retina)512x512@2x of 256ptRetina
Dock / Finder256x256@1xList view large
Dock / Finder (Retina)256x256@2x of 128ptRetina
Dock / Finder128x128@1xDefault Finder icon
Spotlight (Retina)64x64@2x of 32ptRetina search
Spotlight32x32@1xSearch results
Menu bar (Retina)32x32@2x of 16ptRetina menu bar
Menu bar16x16@1xMenu bar, smallest size

Key macOS Icon Rules

  • Format: ICNS file containing all sizes, or individual PNGs in an asset catalog
  • Transparency: Allowed on macOS (unlike iOS)
  • Shape: Apple applies the rounded-rectangle mask automatically in macOS 11+
  • Design tip: Include a subtle drop shadow and slight depth -- macOS icons use more visual richness than iOS

What Are All the Android App Icon Sizes in 2026?

Android uses adaptive icons with separate foreground and background layers. The system applies different masks (circle, squircle, rounded square) depending on the device manufacturer.

Android Launcher Icon Size Chart

Use CaseSize (dp/px)DensityNotes
Google Play Store512x512 px-Required for Play Store listing. PNG or WebP, 32-bit with alpha.
Adaptive Icon (full)108x108 dp-Total adaptive icon canvas including safe zone
Adaptive Icon (visible)72x72 dp-Visible area after masking (66% of canvas)
Foreground Layer108x108 dp-Icon artwork layer
Background Layer108x108 dp-Background color/pattern layer
Launcher XXXHDPI192x192 pxxxxhdpi (4x)Pixel 8 Pro, Samsung S24 Ultra
Launcher XXHDPI144x144 pxxxhdpi (3x)Most modern phones
Launcher XHDPI96x96 pxxhdpi (2x)Mid-range devices
Launcher HDPI72x72 pxhdpi (1.5x)Older/budget devices
Launcher MDPI48x48 pxmdpi (1x)Baseline density
Launcher LDPI36x36 pxldpi (0.75x)Very old devices, rarely needed

Android Adaptive Icon Layer Sizes (px per density)

DensityFull Canvas (px)Safe Zone (px)Foreground (px)Background (px)
MDPI108x10872x72108x108108x108
HDPI162x162108x108162x162162x162
XHDPI216x216144x144216x216216x216
XXHDPI324x324216x216324x324324x324
XXXHDPI432x432288x288432x432432x432

Key Android Icon Rules

  • Adaptive icons: Required for Android 8.0+ (API 26+). Provide separate foreground and background layers.
  • Safe zone: Keep critical artwork within the inner 66% (72x72 dp of the 108x108 dp canvas). Manufacturers crop differently.
  • Format: PNG-32 with alpha for Play Store, XML vector drawables recommended for adaptive icon layers
  • Monochrome layer: Android 13+ supports themed icons -- provide an optional monochrome layer for this
  • Legacy icons: For apps supporting pre-Android 8.0, include a separate 48x48 dp legacy icon

For tips on designing icons that convert, check our App Icon Design Tips to Boost Downloads.


What Are All the Web App and PWA Icon Sizes in 2026?

Progressive Web Apps and websites need multiple icon sizes for favicons, home screen bookmarks, and PWA install prompts.

Favicon and Browser Icon Size Chart

Use CaseSize (px)FormatNotes
Classic favicon16x16ICO or PNGBrowser tab icon
Favicon (high-DPI tabs)32x32PNGRetina browser tabs
Favicon (ICO bundle)48x48ICOWindows site shortcut
Apple Touch Icon180x180PNGiOS Safari "Add to Home Screen"
Android Chrome192x192PNGPWA home screen icon
Android Chrome (splash)512x512PNGPWA splash screen and install prompt
Windows tile (small)70x70PNGWindows Start menu small tile
Windows tile (medium)150x150PNGWindows Start menu medium tile
Windows tile (wide)310x150PNGWindows Start menu wide tile
Windows tile (large)310x310PNGWindows Start menu large tile
Safari pinned tab16x16SVGmacOS Safari pinned tab (monochrome SVG)

PWA Manifest Icon Sizes

Your manifest.json should include these sizes at minimum for full PWA support:

Size (px)PurposeRequired?
48x48Minimum PWA iconRecommended
72x72Android low-DPIRecommended
96x96Android medium-DPIRecommended
128x128Chrome Web StoreIf publishing to CWS
144x144Windows tile / AndroidRecommended
152x152iPad fallbackRecommended
192x192Android Chrome home screenRequired
384x384Android high-DPIRecommended
512x512PWA splash screenRequired

Manifest.json Example

{
  "icons": [
    { "src": "/icons/icon-48.png", "sizes": "48x48", "type": "image/png" },
    { "src": "/icons/icon-72.png", "sizes": "72x72", "type": "image/png" },
    { "src": "/icons/icon-96.png", "sizes": "96x96", "type": "image/png" },
    { "src": "/icons/icon-144.png", "sizes": "144x144", "type": "image/png" },
    { "src": "/icons/icon-192.png", "sizes": "192x192", "type": "image/png", "purpose": "any" },
    { "src": "/icons/icon-384.png", "sizes": "384x384", "type": "image/png" },
    { "src": "/icons/icon-512.png", "sizes": "512x512", "type": "image/png", "purpose": "any maskable" }
  ]
}

What Are the Social Media Icon and Image Sizes in 2026?

If your app has a website or social presence, you need Open Graph and Twitter Card images for link sharing.

Social Media Sharing Image Sizes

PlatformImage TypeSize (px)Aspect RatioNotes
Facebook / Open Graphog:image1200x6301.91:1Shared link preview
Twitter / Xtwitter:image (summary_large)1200x6281.91:1Large image card
Twitter / Xtwitter:image (summary)240x2401:1Small square card
LinkedInShared link1200x6271.91:1Article/link preview
PinterestPin image1000x15002:3Vertical pin
DiscordEmbed image1200x6301.91:1Link embed preview
SlackUnfurl image1200x6301.91:1Shared link unfurl
WhatsAppLink preview400x4001:1Link preview thumbnail

Key Social Media Rules

  • Open Graph: Always include <meta property="og:image"> with an absolute URL
  • Minimum size: Most platforms require at least 200x200 px; Facebook recommends 1200x630 px
  • Format: JPG or PNG. Keep file size under 5 MB (Facebook), 8 MB (Twitter)

What Icon Sizes Does Each App Store Require for Submission?

This quick-reference table covers the minimum required icons for app store submission on each platform.

App Store Submission Requirements Summary

StoreRequired IconSize (px)FormatAdditional Notes
Apple App StoreApp icon1024x1024PNG, no alphaSingle asset, Xcode generates rest
Google Play StoreHi-res icon512x512PNG 32-bitAlpha channel allowed
Amazon AppstoreApp icon512x512PNGMust match in-app icon
Samsung Galaxy StoreApp icon512x512PNGNo transparency
Huawei AppGalleryApp icon216x216PNGMinimum; 512x512 recommended
Microsoft StoreApp icon300x300PNGMinimum; provide up to 16 sizes
Mac App StoreApp icon1024x1024PNGSame as iOS submission
Steam (games)Client icon256x256ICO or PNGGame library icon
Steam (games)Capsule image460x215JPG or PNGStore listing

How Do I Export All Icon Sizes from One Design?

The fastest approach is to design at 1024x1024 px and use an automated tool to export every required size.

Manual approach (Figma/Sketch):

  1. Design your icon at 1024x1024 px
  2. Create export presets for every required size
  3. Export each size individually
  4. Manually name and organize files for each platform
  5. Estimated time: 30-60 minutes per platform

AI approach (IconikAI):

  1. Describe your icon or upload a reference
  2. AI generates a polished 1024x1024 icon in seconds
  3. Download pre-formatted exports for iOS, Android, and web
  4. Estimated time: Under 2 minutes for all platforms

Generate your app icon with IconikAI and skip the manual export grind.

For a comparison of manual vs AI icon creation, see our guide on How to Create App Icons in Figma vs AI.


What Are Common Icon Size Mistakes That Cause App Store Rejections?

These are the 5 most common icon-related reasons apps get rejected during review:

  1. Including an alpha channel on iOS. Apple rejects any icon PNG with transparency. Use a solid background.
  2. Wrong dimensions. Submitting 1023x1024 or any non-square size causes an instant rejection.
  3. Rounded corners baked in. Both iOS and macOS apply their own corner mask. If you bake corners into your PNG, you get double rounding.
  4. Exceeding file size limits. Google Play enforces a 1 MB limit on the 512x512 icon. Optimize your PNG.
  5. Mismatched icons. Apple requires the App Store icon to visually match the in-app icon. Submitting a different design triggers a rejection.

Quick Copy-Paste Size Lists

All iOS Sizes (px, sorted)

20, 29, 32, 40, 58, 60, 64, 76, 80, 87, 120, 128, 152, 167, 180, 256, 512, 1024

All Android Sizes (px, sorted)

36, 48, 72, 96, 108, 144, 162, 192, 216, 288, 324, 432, 512

All Web/PWA Sizes (px, sorted)

16, 32, 48, 70, 72, 96, 128, 144, 150, 152, 180, 192, 310, 384, 512

All Platforms Master List (deduplicated, sorted)

16, 20, 29, 32, 36, 40, 48, 58, 60, 64, 70, 72, 76, 80, 87, 96, 108, 120, 128, 144, 150, 152, 162, 167, 180, 192, 216, 240, 256, 288, 310, 324, 384, 432, 512, 1024


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard app icon size for iPhone in 2026?

The standard iPhone app icon size in 2026 is 180x180 px (@3x) for modern iPhones and 120x120 px (@2x) for iPhone SE. You submit a single 1024x1024 px master asset, and Xcode 16 generates all device sizes automatically.

What size should an Android app icon be?

An Android app icon should be 512x512 px for the Google Play Store listing and 108x108 dp (432x432 px at XXXHDPI) for the adaptive icon canvas. Keep critical artwork within the inner 72x72 dp safe zone to prevent cropping on different device manufacturers.

What is the difference between adaptive and legacy Android icons?

Adaptive icons (Android 8.0+) use two separate layers -- a foreground and background -- that the OS can mask into different shapes (circle, squircle, rounded square). Legacy icons are single flat images at 48x48 dp. All modern Android apps should use adaptive icons.

What favicon sizes do I need for a website in 2026?

At minimum, you need 16x16 px (browser tab), 32x32 px (high-DPI tabs), 180x180 px (Apple Touch Icon), and 192x192 px + 512x512 px (PWA manifest). For full Windows support, add 70x70, 150x150, 310x150, and 310x310 px tiles.

Can I use one icon file for all platforms?

No. iOS requires PNG with no transparency, Android requires adaptive icon layers (foreground + background), and web needs multiple sizes in PNG format plus an ICO file for legacy browser support. Start with a 1024x1024 master design and export platform-specific versions.

What happens if my app icon has the wrong size?

Wrong icon sizes cause App Store or Play Store submission rejections, blurry icons on device home screens, missing icons in search results, and broken favicons on websites. Always verify dimensions before submitting.


Summary: The Complete App Icon Size Checklist

PlatformMaster AssetMinimum Sizes NeededKey Rule
iOS / iPadOS1024x1024 px PNG1 (Xcode auto-generates 11+)No alpha channel, no baked corners
watchOS1024x1024 px PNG1 (auto-generated)Keep designs simple and bold
macOS1024x1024 px PNG10 (16px to 1024px)Transparency allowed, use depth
Android512x512 px PNG6 launcher + 1 Play StoreAdaptive icon with safe zone
Web / PWA512x512 px PNG7+ (16px to 512px)Include Apple Touch Icon
Social Media1200x630 px1-3 per platformUse og:image meta tags

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