LOCALIZATION GUIDE · uk

Localize App Store Screenshots to Ukrainian

Українська

~40M Ukrainian speakers in Ukraine and diaspora.

Text expansion
+20%
vs English
Layout risk
Medium
overflow severity
Locale code
uk
App Store Connect

Why Ukrainian matters

Ukrainian is Cyrillic but distinctly different from Russian. Shipping Russian translations to Ukraine is not acceptable — Ukrainian users strongly prefer Ukrainian-language apps and will leave negative reviews for Russian-only listings.

English (source)

Design stunning app store screenshots in minutes

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Створюйте приголомшливі знімки екрана App Store за лічені хвилини

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Localization tips for Ukrainian

  1. 1 Ukrainian Cyrillic includes unique letters (і, ї, є, ґ) not in Russian.
  2. 2 Budget 20% more horizontal space.
  3. 3 Do NOT substitute Russian for Ukrainian. Politically and commercially unacceptable.
  4. 4 Use Noto Sans with Ukrainian Cyrillic coverage, not Russian-only.

Fonts for Ukrainian

Noto Sans, Inter with Ukrainian Cyrillic support.

Most common mistake

Substituting Russian for Ukrainian to save translation cost. Users will notice and review negatively.

Ukrainian localization FAQ

What App Store Connect locale code should I use for Ukrainian?

Use uk when adding Ukrainian (Українська) screenshots in App Store Connect or Google Play Console. Using the wrong code means your localized screenshots never reach Ukrainian users.

Does text expansion affect Ukrainian screenshot design?

Ukrainian runs +20% vs English on average character count. You should design buttons and headlines with explicit overflow headroom — text that fits in English will break in Ukrainian.

Does Shotlingo automatically localize screenshots to Ukrainian?

Yes. Shotlingo auto-translates your App Store screenshot text to Ukrainian (Українська) with AI that respects text expansion, and platform-appropriate fonts. Export the localized bundle ready for App Store Connect locale uk.

Do I have to translate my App Store screenshots to Ukrainian?

If Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian automatically

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

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