Google Play Feature Graphic Size & Dimensions
· By ScreenKit Team
The feature graphic is the 1024×500 banner Google Play shows at the top of your listing, in featured placements, in promotional sections, and on Play Store search cards on TV and Android Auto. It's required to publish — no feature graphic, no listing. Here are the exact dimensions, file format, design rules, and the most common reasons Google rejects feature graphics in Play Console review for 2026.
Official references
| Display | Accepted size | Aspect | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
Feature Graphic Required for every app listing. 24-bit PNG or JPEG. No alpha channel (transparency not allowed). Max 15MB. RGB color space, sRGB profile recommended. | 1024 x 500px | 2:1 | Yes |
Icon (for reference) High-res app icon. 32-bit PNG with alpha allowed. Often overlaid on top of the feature graphic in store placements — design with that in mind. | 512 x 512px | 1:1 | Yes |
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What size is a Google Play feature graphic?
1024×500 pixels — that's the exact, required size. Google Play does not accept other dimensions for the feature graphic, no scaling tolerance, no aspect-ratio variants. Submit at 1024×500 or your listing won't publish.
What are the dimensions for a Play Store feature graphic?
1024 pixels wide by 500 pixels tall, a 2:1 aspect ratio. File type must be PNG or JPEG, 24-bit color, no alpha channel (no transparency). Maximum file size is 15 MB but in practice a well-compressed JPG comes in under 500 KB.
Is the feature graphic required to publish on Google Play?
Yes. As of 2026, Google Play Console blocks publishing until you upload a 1024×500 feature graphic. It's not optional like screenshots beyond the minimum two — every listing must have one.
What file format does Google Play accept for the feature graphic?
24-bit PNG or JPEG. PNG is preferred if you have flat color or text — it stays crisp. JPEG is fine for photo-heavy designs and produces smaller files. Alpha channel (transparent PNG) is not allowed and will be rejected.
Can I use text in my Google Play feature graphic?
Yes, but Google recommends keeping text minimal and avoiding anything that would be cut off by UI overlays. Your app icon and name already appear on top of this image in some placements, so leave clear space — don't put critical text under where the icon overlays.
What happens if I don't upload a feature graphic?
You cannot publish a Play Store listing without one — it is a required asset as of 2026. Google Play Console will block submission with a 'Feature graphic missing' validation error until you upload a 1024×500 image.
Is the feature graphic the same as a hero image or banner?
Functionally yes — it's the banner at the top of your store listing. Google Play calls it the 'feature graphic,' but it serves the same purpose as a hero banner on other stores. Don't confuse it with the App Store's promotional artwork, which has different dimensions.
Can I include device frames in the Google Play feature graphic?
Yes, and many apps do. Device frames showing your app in action make the graphic more concrete than abstract branding. Just keep the composition simple — 1024×500 is wide and short, so heavy designs feel cramped quickly.
Do I need different feature graphics for different countries?
Yes if you're localizing. Google Play lets you upload a unique feature graphic per language. For best ASO results, translate any text in the graphic and adapt visuals to the local market — at minimum localize for your top 3 install markets.
What's the most common reason Google rejects a feature graphic?
Wrong dimensions (anything other than 1024×500), alpha channel / transparency, or text that's unreadable when scaled down to thumbnail size on Play Store cards. Google also rejects graphics with App Store Connect or Apple branding, copyrighted material, and screenshots used as-is in place of a designed banner.