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App Icon Size for iPad mini 6

iPadOS 16+ · App Store Connect

The complete, up-to-date icon size requirements for iPad mini 6 in 2026. Every pixel dimension for App Store Connect — plus format requirements and common mistakes.

1024px
Master Size
9
Required Sizes
PNG (no alpha)
Format
No Alpha
Transparency

iPad mini 6's 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 2266×1488 resolution requires optimized icons across nine distinct sizes for iPadOS 16+. The 1024×1024 master icon is critical as it's used in App Store Connect and automatically generates smaller variants. Key sizes include 167×167 for the home screen, 152×152 for Spotlight, and 80×80 for notifications. The compact form factor means icons appear smaller relative to larger iPads, making crisp detail at 76×76 and 58×58 essential. All icons must be PNG format without transparency, optimized for the mini's unique pixel density and viewing distance.

All Required Icon Sizes — iPad mini 6

Size (px)DimensionsFormatUsage Context
1024px1024×1024PNG (no alpha)App Store / Play Store listing — required
167px167×167PNG (no alpha)iPad Pro @2x
152px152×152PNG (no alpha)iPad @2x
80px80×80PNG (no alpha)Spotlight @2x / iPad @2x
76px76×76PNG (no alpha)iPad @1x
58px58×58PNG (no alpha)Settings @2x / Watch
40px40×40PNG (no alpha)Spotlight @1x
29px29×29PNG (no alpha)Settings @1x
20px20×20PNG (no alpha)Notification @1x

Technical Requirements

File Format
PNG (no alpha)
Color Space
sRGB
Transparency (Alpha)
Not allowed — solid background required
Rounded Corners
System-applied — design square
Store Destination
App Store Connect
Notes
Compact 8.3-inch iPad.

Common Mistakes for iPad mini 6 Icons

Common iPad mini 6 icon mistakes include using the 1024×1024 master icon with transparency or JPEG format, causing App Store Connect rejection. Developers often neglect the 167×167 home screen icon, leading to pixelated appearance on the Retina display. Another frequent error is designing icons that look cluttered at smaller sizes like 29×29 and 20×20, where fine details become illegible. Many also forget that the 152×152 Spotlight icon needs higher contrast than larger versions since it appears in search results where quick recognition is crucial.

How to Export Icons for iPad mini 6

  1. 1Design your icon at 1024×1024px — this is your master file
  2. 2Use sRGB color space
  3. 3Ensure no transparency — the background must be solid
  4. 4Export as PNG (no alpha) at each required size
  5. 5Upload to App Store Connect — the 1024px version goes in the metadata field

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