Use vector artwork for iOS launch image in asset catalog?

Question

Is this possible? It looks like I am going to need 9 different launch images, so replacing them all would be a bit of a chore.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, I think you can't use vector artwork for ALL of your LaunchImages... ... but there's an approach which makes our lives easier: the new LaunchScreen.xib.

In File > New, you create a new Launch Screen in User Interface:

Now, you can set the new Launch Screen File in your project's target:

In this LaunchScreen.xib you can put your vector artwork, using AutoLayout for adapt your vector to all screen sizes.

Why I told that you can't use vector artwork for ALL sizes? Because it only works in iOS 8+. For iOS 7, I created the PNG image and I put this in LaunchImage asset catalog, in the old way.

PS: I tested this approach only in simulator.

Answer 2

Yes, you can do this with XCode 6. This is a new feature added with the new release.

The Session 441 from WWDC 2014 give you more information about this way :)

• Make a new image set
• Click on the blank image set
• Choose vector into attributes inspector. Now you have a universal image !
• Drag your vector into this universal slot ;)

Enjoy !