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iOS App Icon Size Reference (2026)

Here's every app icon size you need for Apple platforms in 2026. Starting with Xcode 15+, you only need a single 1024×1024 icon — Xcode auto-generates the rest. But if you want pixel-perfect control at small sizes, here's the full chart.

iPhone & iPad (iOS / iPadOS)

UsageSize (pt)@2x (px)@3x (px)
App Store512×5121024×1024
Home Screen (iPhone)60×60120×120180×180
Home Screen (iPad)76×76152×152
Home Screen (iPad Pro)83.5×83.5167×167
Spotlight40×4080×80120×120
Settings29×2958×5887×87
Notifications20×2040×4060×60

Apple Watch (watchOS)

UsageSize (px)
Home Screen (38mm)80×80
Home Screen (40/41mm)88×88
Home Screen (44/45mm)100×100
Short Look (38mm)172×172
Short Look (42mm)196×196
App Store1024×1024

macOS

UsageSize (px @1x)Size (px @2x)
App Store / About512×5121024×1024
Finder / Dock256×256512×512
Launchpad128×128256×256
Spotlight32×3264×64
Menu / Status Bar16×1632×32

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size should an iOS app icon be?

The main App Store icon should be 1024×1024 pixels. Xcode 15+ uses a single 1024px icon and auto-generates all other sizes.

What format should iOS app icons be?

iOS app icons must be PNG format, without transparency or alpha channels. The image should be square. Do not include rounded corners — iOS applies the mask automatically.

Does Xcode still require multiple icon sizes?

Starting with Xcode 15, you only need a single 1024×1024 icon. Xcode auto-generates all required sizes. You can still provide individual sizes for pixel-perfect control.

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