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)
| Usage | Size (pt) | @2x (px) | @3x (px) |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | 512×512 | 1024×1024 | — |
| Home Screen (iPhone) | 60×60 | 120×120 | 180×180 |
| Home Screen (iPad) | 76×76 | 152×152 | — |
| Home Screen (iPad Pro) | 83.5×83.5 | 167×167 | — |
| Spotlight | 40×40 | 80×80 | 120×120 |
| Settings | 29×29 | 58×58 | 87×87 |
| Notifications | 20×20 | 40×40 | 60×60 |
Apple Watch (watchOS)
| Usage | Size (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 Store | 1024×1024 |
macOS
| Usage | Size (px @1x) | Size (px @2x) |
|---|---|---|
| App Store / About | 512×512 | 1024×1024 |
| Finder / Dock | 256×256 | 512×512 |
| Launchpad | 128×128 | 256×256 |
| Spotlight | 32×32 | 64×64 |
| Menu / Status Bar | 16×16 | 32×32 |
Key Rules
- Format: PNG only, no transparency/alpha
- Shape: Square (1:1). iOS applies the rounded supercircle mask automatically — do NOT add rounded corners
- Color Space: sRGB or Display P3
- Single Asset: In Xcode 15+, provide only a single 1024×1024 icon. Previous sizes are auto-generated
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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.