Platform-specific requirements

Each Apple platform has unique requirements for images based on their display characteristics and interaction models. Understanding these differences helps create appropriate assets for each context.

Platform considerations:

• iOS/iPadOS. Touch-optimized sizes, variable orientation
• macOS. Precise cursor interaction, window resizing
• watchOS. Small display, glance-based viewing
• visionOS. Depth perception, environmental adaptation

Key differences between platforms:

• Screen densities and resolutions
• Interface scaling factors
• Standard image dimensions
• Asset catalog specifications

What works well on one platform might need adjustment for another. Even simple interface elements like toolbar icons have platform-specific requirements for optimal display.