what size image should I export for Icon Composer's Watch icon?

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For creating a Watch icon using Icon Composer, you should use a canvas size of 1088 pixels. This size is designed to overshoot the rounded rectangle and uses the same grid, which helps in creating designs that easily translate between platforms. You can find more details in the session Create icons with Icon Composer (04:14).

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