Steam image sizes (2026)
We checked these sizes against the Steamworks documentation in November 2026. Valve changes the rules now and then, so take a quick look at the latest version before you upload.
| Image | Size | Where it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Header capsule | 920 × 430 | Top of the store page, recommendations, daily deals |
| Small capsule | 462 × 174 | Search results, top sellers, new releases (shrinks down to 120 × 45) |
| Main capsule | 1232 × 706 | The big carousel on the store front page |
| Vertical capsule | 748 × 896 | Front page and sale pages during seasonal sales |
| Page background | 1438 × 810 | Behind the store page (optional) |
| Screenshots | 1920 × 1080 or larger, 16:9 | Store page. Take them in-game, not with this tool |
| Library capsule | 600 × 900 | Library grid and collections |
| Library header | 920 × 430 | Places like Recent Games. Falls back to the header capsule |
| Library hero | 3840 × 1240, PNG | Top of the game's library page |
| Library logo | 1280 wide and/or 720 tall, transparent PNG | On top of the hero |
| Event cover | 800 × 450 | Event and announcement lists |
| Event header | 1920 × 622 | Banner at the top of an event page (suggested) |
| App icon | 184 × 184, JPG | Library list view, chat, notifications |
| Shortcut icon | 256 × 256 (or 512 × 512), PNG or ICO | Desktop shortcut |
What can't go on a capsule?
Steam's rules allow only game artwork, the game name and any official subtitle on store capsules. These are not allowed:
- Review scores, award names and award logos
- Discount text such as "50% off"
- Calls to action such as "Prepurchase now"
- Promotion of other products or sequels
The library capsule must show your logo and no other text. The library hero can't contain any text at all; the logo is uploaded as its own file. To announce an update or event, Steam has artwork overrides: they last up to a month and must be localised into the languages your game supports.
Tips for a good capsule
- Start from big art without the logo. The hero needs 3840 px of width; smaller art gets upscaled and blurry. The tool warns you when that happens.
- Check the small capsule at its smallest. It shrinks to 120 × 45 pixels in search results. Steam says the logo should nearly fill it.
- Keep key content in the middle of the hero. Steam says the 860 × 380 "safe area" at the centre of the template stays uncropped at any window size. The tool draws it as a dashed box.
- Use a transparent PNG logo. The library logo must be transparent; the tool trims the empty edges for you.
- Library images only show up once your store page is live.
FAQ
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Your browser does all the work; the files stay on your computer and nothing is sent to our server.
Does it cost anything, or need an account?
No and no. Use it as much as you like.
Does it make screenshots too?
No. Steam wants screenshots to show the game itself, not concept art or images with awards. Capture them in-game at 1920 × 1080 or larger.