How to Translate App Store Screenshots with AI
To translate App Store screenshots, upload your existing set to an AI localization tool, select your target languages, and export the localized versions at App Store resolution — roughly 90 seconds per locale instead of hours of manual design. This guide covers the full process, from choosing markets to uploading per-locale in App Store Connect.
The 6-Step Process
- Audit your current screenshot set — Identify which screenshots contain text overlays versus purely visual content.
- Choose your target languages — Prioritize markets by potential revenue. Japan, Germany, France, South Korea, and Brazil are consistently high-value App Store markets.
- Upload to an AI localization tool — With MagicScreenshots, upload your source screenshots, select target languages, and AI handles text extraction, translation, layout adaptation in one pass — under 90 seconds per locale.
- Review and adjust — Review language-specific nuances — especially for Japanese, Arabic, and German, where character density or text direction affects layout.
- Export at App Store resolution — Download localized screenshots at 1290×2796 pixels (6.7" iPhone display).
- Upload to App Store Connect per locale — Select a language from the localizations list and upload the corresponding screenshot set.
Key Language Considerations
- Japanese — High-value market. Compact characters often fit tighter than English.
- German — Compound words can be 30–40% longer than English. Allow for text expansion in button labels.
- French — Moderate text expansion. French adds articles and agreement that slightly lengthen phrases.
- Korean — Compact script. Korean often fits well in screenshot layouts designed for English.
- Portuguese (Brazil) — Largest Spanish-adjacent market. Brazilian Portuguese preferred over European.
- Arabic — RTL language. Layout must mirror — text aligns right, reading flows right-to-left.
- Chinese Simplified — Very compact characters. Most English layouts translate well without adjustments.
- Spanish — Widely spoken across 20+ countries. A single Spanish translation covers the broadest audience.
App Store Screenshot Size Requirements
- iPhone 6.9" display: 1320×2868, 1290×2796, or 1260×2736 px — the primary required iPhone slot (any of these is accepted)
- iPhone 6.5" display: 1284×2778 or 1242×2688 px — alternative if you skip 6.9"
- iPhone 6.3" / 6.1" / 5.5": auto-scaled by the App Store — no separate upload needed
- iPad 13" display: 2064×2752 px — required for apps that run on iPad
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you translate App Store screenshots without a designer?
AI-powered tools like MagicScreenshots handle translation and layout adaptation automatically. Upload your source screenshots, select target languages, and the AI extracts text, translates it, adapts the layout for language-specific typography, and outputs production-ready screenshots at 1290×2796 pixels.
Can I translate App Store screenshots into RTL languages like Arabic?
Yes, but the layout must also be mirrored. Arabic and Hebrew read right-to-left, so text alignment, button placement, and visual flow all need to flip. AI tools that support RTL languages handle this automatically.
How many screenshots should I localize per language?
App Store allows up to 10 screenshots per device size. For most apps, localizing 3–5 screenshots delivers the most conversion impact — prioritize the ones with prominent text overlays.