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Localize App Store Screenshots to Persian (Farsi)

فارسی

Iran + Afghanistan (Dari) + Tajikistan = ~110M speakers.

Text expansion
+25%
vs English
Layout risk
Medium
overflow severity
Locale code
fa
App Store Connect

Why Persian (Farsi) matters

Persian is RTL like Arabic but uses a modified Arabic script with additional letters (پ, چ, ژ, گ). Persian users are sensitive to fonts: using a pure Arabic font for Persian looks wrong.

English (source)

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48 chars

طراحی اسکرین‌شات‌های خیره‌کننده اپ‌استور در چند دقیقه

53 chars

Localization tips for Persian (Farsi)

  1. 1 Use Noto Sans Arabic — it includes Persian letters. Avoid Arabic-only fonts.
  2. 2 Mirror layout for RTL (same as Arabic rules).
  3. 3 Budget 25% more horizontal space and 30% more visual width.
  4. 4 Persian uses zero-width non-joiner (ZWNJ) for compound words — "اپ‌استور" not "اپاستور".

Fonts for Persian (Farsi)

Noto Sans Arabic, IRANSans, Vazir.

Most common mistake

Using an Arabic-only font. Persian letters (پ چ ژ گ) render as boxes or substitute characters.

Persian (Farsi) localization FAQ

What App Store Connect locale code should I use for Persian (Farsi)?

Use fa when adding Persian (Farsi) (فارسی) screenshots in App Store Connect or Google Play Console. Using the wrong code means your localized screenshots never reach Persian (Farsi) users.

Does text expansion affect Persian (Farsi) screenshot design?

Persian (Farsi) runs +25% vs English on average character count. You should design buttons and headlines with explicit overflow headroom — text that fits in English will break in Persian (Farsi).

Does Shotlingo automatically localize screenshots to Persian (Farsi)?

Yes. Shotlingo auto-translates your App Store screenshot text to Persian (Farsi) (فارسی) with AI that respects text expansion, RTL layout mirroring, and platform-appropriate fonts. Export the localized bundle ready for App Store Connect locale fa.

Do I have to translate my App Store screenshots to Persian (Farsi)?

If Persian (Farsi) is a major market for your app, yes. Unlocalized screenshots significantly reduce conversion — users scroll past copy they cannot read. Even partial localization (headlines only) typically beats English-only.

Localize your screenshots to Persian (Farsi) automatically

Shotlingo handles expansion, fonts, RTL mirroring, and App Store Connect locale codes for you. Free to try.

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