What are the required dimensions for Google Play Store app icons?

Google Play requires a 512 x 512 pixel 32-bit PNG icon (sRGB color space) with a maximum file size of 1024 KB. It must not have rounded corners or drop shadows baked into the asset, as Google Play automatically applies the standard 20% corner radius dynamically.

What are Android Adaptive Icons and why do they have two layers?

Introduced in Android 8.0 (API 26), Adaptive Icons consist of a background layer and a foreground layer (both sized at 108 x 108 dp). The system masks the icon into different shapes (Circle, Squircle, Teardrop, Rounded Square) depending on device OEM settings and adds interactive visual parallax effects during launcher gestures.

What is the safe zone for Android Adaptive Icons?

The outer dimension is 108 x 108 dp, but the safe zone is the inner 66 to 72 dp diameter circle. Any critical logos, text, or artwork must remain inside this inner safe zone to prevent being clipped by OEM masks.

Android 8.0 to Android 15+ Ready

Android App Icon Creator & Adaptive Studio

Design custom vector Android icons, preview interactive adaptive masks & parallax gestures, and download the full production-ready asset suite (all density mipmaps, Play Store 512px icon, and XML manifests).

Foreground Mode

Choose Vector Symbol Rocket

Upload Custom Logo / Artwork (PNG, SVG, JPG)

Monogram / Initials (1-3 Letters)

Icon Scale (Safe Zone: 60-72%) 65%

Offset X 0px

Offset Y 0px

Foreground Color

Drop Shadow Depth 12px

Background Style

Primary Gradient Color

Secondary Gradient Color

Gradient Angle 135°

Android 13+ introduced Themed Icons (Material You). When enabled by users, the system replaces the background with a dynamic wallpaper tint and renders this monochrome vector layer.

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System Accent Simulation Color

Live Adaptive Preview Safe Area Guide

Click and drag over the preview icon to simulate Android 3D launcher parallax!

Generated Android Asset Package Structure Standard Android Studio res/ format

Target File / Folder	Resolution	Density Bucket	Target Use Case
playstore-icon-512x512.png	512 × 512 px	High-Res Store	Google Play Console Listing (32-bit PNG)
res/mipmap-xxxhdpi/ic_launcher.png	192 × 192 px	640 dpi (4.0x)	Ultra-high density flagship devices
res/mipmap-xxhdpi/ic_launcher.png	144 × 144 px	480 dpi (3.0x)	Modern 1080p/1440p smartphones
res/mipmap-xhdpi/ic_launcher.png	96 × 96 px	320 dpi (2.0x)	Standard 720p HD Android phones
res/mipmap-hdpi/ic_launcher.png	72 × 72 px	240 dpi (1.5x)	Budget devices & wearables
res/mipmap-mdpi/ic_launcher.png	48 × 48 px	160 dpi (1.0x baseline)	Baseline density standard
res/mipmap-anydpi-v26/ic_launcher.xml	Adaptive XML	API 26+	Foreground & Background vector layers

Android App Icon Design & Specifications Guide

Master Google Play store icon policies, safe zone calculations, and Material Design guidelines.

Google Play Store Specifications

The Google Play icon must be exactly 512 × 512 pixels in 32-bit PNG format (sRGB color profile) with a maximum file size of 1024 KB. Do not bake in rounded corners or drop shadows—Google Play's upload pipeline dynamically applies a 20% squircle mask and unified drop shadow.

Adaptive Safe Zone Rule

Adaptive icon assets must measure 108 × 108 dp, but OEM device launchers clip them using various masks. Always place your core visual elements, logos, and monograms within the inner 66 to 72 dp circle to prevent critical artwork from being cropped on Samsung, Pixel, or Xiaomi phones.

Material You Themed Icons

Android 13+ supports user-tinted monochrome icons. Our tool automatically renders an extracted flat monochrome vector layer and bundles it into ic_launcher.xml under the <monochrome> tag so your app adapts seamlessly to wallpaper palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I import these generated assets into Android Studio?

Extract the downloaded ZIP file. Copy the entire res/ folder directly into your Android project's app/src/main/res/ directory. It will automatically populate the corresponding mipmap-* folders and adaptive XML files without requiring any manual asset renaming.

Why does Google Play reject icons with transparent backgrounds or shadows?

Google Play requirements specify that store listing icons must have a full solid or gradient background covering the entire 512x512 canvas. Baked-in transparent cutouts or third-party drop shadows create visual inconsistencies with Google's store layout and will trigger an automated upload warning in Google Play Console.

Are my uploaded graphics or generated icons private?

Yes, 100%. All vector manipulation, canvas rendering, and ZIP compression occur exclusively inside your browser memory using client-side JavaScript. Zero files or data are uploaded to any server.