Do we still need drawable folder in Android Resources if already have drawable - hpi, mdpi, xhdpi,xxhdpi, xxxhdpi

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What size of image should I put into drawable folder which is not drawable - ldpi, hpi, mdpi, xhdpi,xxhdpi, xxxhdpi? Or do I still need the drawable folder?

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Yes. That drawable folder is used for xml files. like custom backgrounds, shapes, etc – Deepak kaku
Then may I know whats the size and dpi of image should i use in that drawable folder? @Deepakkaku – Khar Fai Mak
screencast.com/t/HT4YlyONGpnN – Khar Fai Mak
We don't put actual images in drawable folder – Deepak kaku

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Yes, we still need drawable folder. All the folders you mentioned help android app to store different density images according to their density but when you access them into your app system will select the appropriate image based on the screen's API.

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