What size should a square profile picture be?

Many platforms display avatars in a circle but accept a square upload. 512×512 or 1024×1024 pixels are common starting points; check your app's current guidelines.

Should I use PNG or JPG for a profile photo?

Use JPG for smaller files on photos. Use PNG if you need transparency or sharper edges on graphics.

Make Profile Picture Square

Turn any portrait into a clean square for avatars and bios—export at 512×512 or 1024×1024, JPG or PNG. Free, no signup, no watermark. For circular display, use our circle crop after exporting.

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When to square a profile photo

Social networks and professional sites often ask for a square upload even when they show a circle. Squaring first gives you full control before cropping to a round mask elsewhere.

Blur background keeps your face fully visible without chopping off hair or shoulders.

How it works

Upload your photo.
Pick blur or solid color so nothing is cropped from your portrait.
Set size to 512 or 1024 in the export controls and download.

FAQ

What size should a square profile picture be?: Many platforms display avatars in a circle but accept a square upload. 512×512 or 1024×1024 pixels are common starting points; check your app's current guidelines.
Should I use PNG or JPG for a profile photo?: Use JPG for smaller files on photos. Use PNG if you need transparency or sharper edges on graphics.

Guides & tutorials

You may also need

Square Image Maker— Blur, crop, resize—all in one
Blur Photo Frame— Square with blurred background
Instagram Square— 1080×1080 for feed
Twitter / X Square— 1080 posts, profile sizes
Facebook Square— Posts & profile photos