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Google Play promo video and screenshot specs (2026)

Google Play wants a YouTube-hosted promo video, a 1024×500 feature graphic and 2–8 screenshots per device type. Exact specs plus a fast mockup workflow.

Published September 4, 2026

Google Play's listing assets are stricter than they look: the feature graphic has an exact size and a banned-phrases list, the promo video has to live on YouTube, and screenshots have hard pixel and ratio limits. The good news is that one OpenMock scene can produce all three — the screenshot set, the feature graphic and the video — because they are the same device and the same UI at different sizes.

Google Play video specs (September 2026)


Feature graphic	Exactly 1024 × 500, JPEG or 24-bit PNG, no transparency, under 1 MB — required
Promo video	A public or unlisted YouTube URL; the feature graphic becomes its cover
Screenshots	2–8 per device type, JPEG or 24-bit PNG, each side 320–3840 px, aspect ratio no wider than 2:1
Recommended phone screenshot	1080 × 1920 (9:16) or 1920 × 1080 (16:9)
Tablet screenshots	Same rules; 7-inch and 10-inch classes, 1080 × 1920 or 1920 × 1200 typical
Banned on the feature graphic	Phrases like "App of the year", "#1", "Best of Play 20XX", "Popular", "10% off", "free for a limited time"

Because the promo video is hosted on YouTube, its spec is YouTube's: 16:9 at 1920 × 1080 is the safe choice, and the video's first frame is irrelevant — Play shows your feature graphic with a play button instead.

The export settings that fit Google Play

Three exports from one project. Video: 1920 × 1080, 30 fps, 30–60 seconds, upload to YouTube unlisted, paste the URL into Play Console. Feature graphic: a still image export at a custom 1024 × 500 with the device off-centre and the app name left — no transparency, keep the file under 1 MB (JPEG). Screenshots: image exports at 1080 × 1920 with the phone straight-on so the UI reads; Play allows device frames in screenshots, so framed marketing shots are fine.

A Google Play demo that people actually watch

Show real Android UI — Play users notice an iPhone in an Android listing (use the frameless screen mode if you do not want Apple hardware in frame)
Feature graphic: one line, large, left third; device on the right; solid or gradient background that matches your icon
Screenshots: first two carry the pitch — headline text above the device, the rest show features
Video: 30–60 seconds, muted-friendly, YouTube unlisted so it does not clutter your channel
Keep the feature graphic free of the banned phrases and of any text that promises rankings or discounts

Making it in OpenMock

Open OpenMock in a desktop browser and set the canvas ratio to 16:9 for the video and feature graphic, 9:16 for phone screenshots in the top bar.
Pick a device (or the frameless screen) and drop your screenshot or screen recording onto it.
Use the frameless screen mode for Android UI (or a device if hardware does not matter), straight-on, and keyframe a slow push-in.
Add a text shot for the hook and a logo shot at the end if you want a branded close; both are shots on the same timeline.
Export video with the 16:9 — 1920×1080 (1080p) preset for the video, then Custom 1024 × 500 as an image export for the feature graphic and 9:16 — 1080×1920 images for screenshots. Free exports are 720p/30 fps with a watermark; Pro gives you the full-resolution, watermark-free file.

FAQ

What aspect ratio should a Google Play product video be?

16:9 (1920 × 1080) for the YouTube-hosted promo video and the 1024 × 500 feature graphic; 9:16 (1080 × 1920) for phone screenshots. Every screenshot side must be 320–3840 px and no wider than 2:1.

How long should a Google Play app demo be?

Thirty to sixty seconds for the promo video. Play autoplays it muted on the listing, so the first few seconds should show the app in use.

Does OpenMock have Android phone mockups?

The 3D device set is Apple hardware plus a frameless screen mode. For Play listings, the frameless mode shows your Android UI without any device, which many Android developers prefer; use it with a gradient background and text shots.

Can I upload an MP4 directly to Google Play as the promo video?

No. Play Console takes a YouTube URL (public or unlisted). Export the MP4 from OpenMock, upload it to YouTube, then paste the link.

Specs checked against Google Play Console Help (preview assets) and current developer guidance on September 4, 2026. Platforms change limits without notice — re-check before a big launch.