iPad How to Make App Icons Bigger on Home Screen

iPad display showing large, vibrant app icons filling the screen comfortably

If small app icons on your iPad are difficult to see or tap with your fingers, you can make them larger with a single setting. I’ll show you how to enlarge Home Screen app icons on your iPad in seconds.

1. Touch and Hold Wallpaper

Press and Hold Background Wallpaper
Long-pressing on an open area of wallpaper to enter Home Screen editing mode

Press and hold your finger on any empty spot on your Home Screen until icons jiggle.

2. Tap Edit in the Top Corner

Tap Edit and Choose Customize
Tapping Edit in top corner and choosing Customize from the menu list

Look at the top-left corner and tap the **Edit** button.

3. Tap Customize

Select Large Icon Size Option
Tapping Large button on customization palette to instantly increase icon dimensions

Tap **Customize** in the drop-down menu to open the icon appearance tray.

4. Tap the Large Option

Tap Done to Enjoy Larger Icons
Tapping wallpaper to exit edit mode and enjoying big, easily tappable app icons

Tap the **Large** button on the bottom customization panel. The icons expand immediately. Tap anywhere on the background to save.

Helpful Tips

You can also pair Large icons with **Display Zoom** in Settings > Display & Brightness for even bigger text across all apps. For more tablet sizing tips, see our guide on Showing or Hiding App Labels on iPad or browse our Apple iPad hub.


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