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How to Create a Splash Screen and App Icon in a React Native Expo App
2 min readFeb 17, 2025
A splash screen and an app icon are essential for branding and providing a smooth user experience in your mobile app.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to create and add a splash screen and app icon to a React Native Expo app.
Adding a Splash Screen
What is a Splash Screen?
A splash screen is the first screen users see when they open your app. It stays visible while the app loads in the background. This helps enhance the user experience by giving a polished look to your app startup process.
Step 1: Create a Splash Screen Image
- Use a 1024x1024 image for better quality.
- The image format should be .png.
- Use a transparent background if needed.
- You can create one using design tools like Figma, Canva, or Adobe Illustrator.
Step 2: Export and Save the Image
- Save the splash screen image as splash-icon.png.
- Store it in the
assets/images
folder inside your project.