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Better App Store previews, more downloads

Playbooks on preview video, ASO, screenshots, and conversion, from the team building prevy.

App Store OptimizationConversionPreview Video

How to Make an App Store Preview Video That Actually Converts

A 15-second App Store preview can lift your conversion rate more than any keyword. Here is a frame-by-frame playbook for previews that turn browsers into downloads.

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Gregory ListerMay 28, 2026 · 8 min read
SpecsApp Store Connect

App Store Preview Video Specs & Dimensions: The 2026 Guide

Exact resolutions, aspect ratios, length, and format for App Store preview videos in 2026, including the 6.9-inch and 6.5-inch requirements that trip up most submissions.

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Sabrina FraserMay 20, 2026 · 7 min read
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App Store OptimizationConversion

App Store Screenshots vs. Preview Videos: What Drives Downloads

Screenshots or a preview video: which actually moves your App Store conversion rate? A practical breakdown of where each one wins, and how to use both together.

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Gregory ListerMay 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Screen RecordingiOS

How to Record a Clean iPhone Screen Recording for the App Store

The capture stage decides how good your preview can be. A step-by-step guide to recording a clean, high-resolution iPhone screen recording ready for App Store editing.

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Sabrina FraserMay 4, 2026 · 6 min read
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ConversionPreview Video

7 App Store Preview Video Mistakes That Kill Your Conversion Rate

The recurring mistakes that quietly tank App Store preview performance (slow openings, baked-in device frames, the recording dot) and exactly how to fix each one.

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Gregory ListerApril 25, 2026 · 7 min read
App Store OptimizationGrowth

App Store Optimization (ASO): A Complete Guide for Indie Developers

A practical, no-budget ASO guide for indie developers: keywords, icon, screenshots, preview video, ratings, and the metrics that tell you what is working.

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Sabrina FraserApril 16, 2026 · 10 min read
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Preview VideoConversion

How Long Should Your App Store Preview Video Be?

15, 20, or 30 seconds? A data-informed look at the ideal App Store preview length, and why the first frames matter far more than the total runtime.

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Gregory ListerApril 9, 2026 · 5 min read
App Store ConnectWorkflow

How to Upload a Preview Video to App Store Connect (Step by Step)

A clear, screenshot-free walkthrough of uploading an App Store preview video in App Store Connect, including poster frames, localization slots, and the errors to avoid.

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Sabrina FraserApril 2, 2026 · 6 min read
ScreenshotsDesign

The Anatomy of a High-Converting App Store Screenshot

What separates a screenshot that sells from one that gets swiped past? A breakdown of captions, framing, order, and the design choices that move App Store conversion.

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Sabrina FraserMarch 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Device FramesScreenshots

Device Frames in App Store Assets: When to Use Them (and When Not To)

Device frames can make App Store screenshots feel premium, or get your preview rejected. A clear guide to where frames help, where they hurt, and the rules Apple enforces.

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Gregory ListerMarch 16, 2026 · 5 min read
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Preview VideoText Overlays

How to Add Text Overlays and Captions to App Preview Videos

Previews autoplay muted, so on-screen text does the talking. A guide to writing, timing, and styling text overlays that guide the viewer without cluttering your app.

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Sabrina FraserMarch 8, 2026 · 6 min read
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LocalizationApp Store Optimization

Localizing Your App Store Listing: Previews and Screenshots for Global Markets

Localization is one of the highest-ROI ASO moves most developers skip. How to adapt your App Store previews, screenshots, and metadata for international markets.

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Gregory ListerFebruary 26, 2026 · 8 min read
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Google PlayApp Store

Google Play vs. App Store: Preview Video & Screenshot Differences

Shipping on both stores? The preview video, screenshot, and feature-graphic rules differ in ways that trip up cross-platform developers. Here is what changes between them.

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Sabrina FraserFebruary 17, 2026 · 7 min read
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App Store OptimizationA/B Testing

A/B Testing Your App Store Page with Product Page Optimization

Apple's Product Page Optimization lets you A/B test icons, screenshots, and previews against live traffic. A practical guide to running tests that actually improve conversion.

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Gregory ListerFebruary 9, 2026 · 7 min read
App Store OptimizationLaunch

The Pre-Launch ASO Checklist: Get Your Product Page Ready for Day One

Launch day is the worst time to discover your App Store assets are off-spec. A complete pre-launch ASO checklist covering metadata, visuals, preview video, and review.

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Sabrina FraserJanuary 29, 2026 · 8 min read
WorkflowPreview Video

From Raw Screen Recording to App Store Video: The Complete Workflow

A start-to-finish workflow for turning a raw iPhone screen recording into a polished, App-Store-ready preview video: capture, trim, frame, annotate, and export.

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Gregory ListerJanuary 19, 2026 · 9 min read

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