About

An Adaptive Icon is a type of app icon introduced in Android 8.0 (Oreo) that automatically adjusts its shape based on the device's launcher. It allows for a consistent look across different Android devices while supporting visual effects like animations and masking.

Key Features of Adaptive Icons:

Two Layers: Adaptive icons consist of a foreground and a background layer, allowing smooth animations.

Dynamic Shapes: The system applies different shapes (circle, square, teardrop, etc.) based on the launcher or device theme.

Scalability: Ensures the icon looks good on various screen sizes and resolutions.

The recommended size for an app icon depends on the platform:

Android

For Android, the adaptive and legacy launcher icons follow these sizes:

Adaptive Icons (Android 8.0+):

Foreground & Background Layers: 108 x 108 dp (432 x 432 px at 4x)

Final Rendered Icon: 48 x 48 dp (192 x 192 px at 4x)

Legacy Icons (Pre-Android 8.0):

MDPI: 48 x 48 px

HDPI: 72 x 72 px

XHDPI: 96 x 96 px

XXHDPI: 144 x 144 px

XXXHDPI: 192 x 192 px

Google Play Store Icon: 512 x 512 px

General Recommendation

For best results, design your app icon at 1024 x 1024 px, then scale it down as needed. Keep important elements within the safe area of 864 x 864 px to prevent cropping on adaptive icons.

Note : Monochrome icons were introduced in Android 13 (API 33) to support themed icons in Material You.