App Screenshot Backgrounds Guide
The background should separate the device and headline from the canvas while reinforcing the product mood. It should not compete with the interface or make text difficult to read.
Step-by-step workflow
Start from the brand palette
Choose one primary background family and a small set of accent colors from the product identity.
Match the interface contrast
Place dark interfaces on backgrounds that preserve the device edge, and do the same for light screens.
Add depth carefully
Use gradients, soft shapes, texture, or imagery with enough restraint that the product remains the focal point.
Design across the sequence
Keep lighting direction and color progression consistent, especially for panoramic sets.
Check crops and accessibility
Review every target size and ensure text remains readable over all parts of the background.
Preflight checklist
- Keep the interface as the focal point
- Use a limited color system
- Avoid noisy areas behind text
- Check light and dark device edges
- Review crops at every export size