App launch guide · 5 November 2026
Google Play App Icons: Prepare and Validate Your File
Export the store asset, not a screen capture
Prepare a dedicated 512 × 512 pixel PNG or JPEG within the current 1 MB store limit. Start from the original logo artwork so the edges stay sharp. Check the current official specification before delivery, as a launcher icon and a store-listing icon are separate assets.
Make it legible at small sizes
Reduce the design to its recognizable shape and test it in a small preview. Dense text, decorative badges and excessive detail become hard to distinguish. Use colors that match the app identity rather than adding claims about rankings or promotions.
Check the exported bytes
Open the actual exported file and verify dimensions, format and size. Renaming a file extension does not convert its encoding. Keep an editable source and a clearly named final export; inspect the store preview before submitting.