Profile Picture Maker

Crop and resize your photo for any social media platform. Circle or square, with perfect dimensions.

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How It Works

Upload Your Photo

Drop any photo — selfie, headshot, or portrait. Any image format and size works.

Choose Platform & Crop

Select a platform preset for perfect dimensions. Drag to position, zoom to frame your face, choose circle or square.

Download

Download as PNG (with transparency for circles) or JPG. Ready to upload directly to your profile.

Profile Picture Size Guide

Every social platform has different profile picture requirements. Using the wrong size means your photo gets compressed, cropped, or looks blurry.

Instagram Profile Picture

Instagram displays profile pictures as 110×110 pixels on mobile, but stores them at 320×320. Uploading at 400×400 or higher ensures maximum quality. Instagram crops all profile pictures into a circle.

LinkedIn Profile Photo

LinkedIn recommends 400×400 pixels minimum, up to 7680×4320. Photos are displayed as a square with optional circle crop. Use a professional headshot with a clean background for the best impression.

TikTok Profile Picture

TikTok displays profile pictures at 200×200 pixels in a circle crop. Upload at 200×200 or higher for crisp results. Keep your face centered since the circle crop cuts corners.

YouTube Channel Picture

YouTube recommends 800×800 pixels. The image appears as a circle across YouTube, so ensure your face or logo is well-centered. Used on your channel page, comments, and video cards.

X (Twitter) Profile Picture

X displays profile pictures at 400×400 pixels in a circle. Upload at 400×400 for optimal quality. The image appears next to every post and reply you make.

Profile Picture Use Cases

Social Media Profiles

Create perfectly sized profile pictures for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Each platform has different size requirements — get them right the first time.

Professional Headshots

Crop your professional photo to the perfect dimensions for LinkedIn, company directories, email signatures, and business cards. Square crop with clean framing for maximum professionalism.

Gaming & Discord Avatars

Create square avatars for Discord, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and gaming platforms. Square crop at 512×512 is the standard for most gaming platforms.

E-commerce Seller Profiles

Create professional seller profile pictures for Amazon, Etsy, eBay, and Shopify stores. A polished profile picture builds buyer trust and credibility.

Features

Platform Presets

One-click presets for Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Discord.

Circle or Square

Choose circle crop (with PNG transparency) or square crop. Match each platform's display format.

Zoom & Pan

Zoom into your photo and drag to position. Frame your face perfectly within the crop area.

Perfect Dimensions

Output at the exact pixel dimensions each platform requires. No guessing, no blurry results.

100% Private

Everything runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.

Unlimited & Free

No limits, no sign-up, no watermarks. Make as many profile pictures as you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. All cropping and resizing happens in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device.

What size should my profile picture be?

It depends on the platform. Instagram: 400×400, LinkedIn: 400×400, TikTok: 200×200, YouTube: 800×800, X/Twitter: 400×400, Facebook: 170×170, Discord: 512×512. Use the platform presets to get the right size automatically.

Should I use circle or square?

Most social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook) display profile pictures as circles. LinkedIn shows a square. Discord and gaming platforms use squares. The preset buttons automatically select the correct shape.

What's the difference between PNG and JPG download?

PNG supports transparency — circle crops have a transparent background instead of white. JPG is smaller in file size but fills the background with white. Use PNG for circle crops, JPG for square crops.

Will my photo lose quality?

No quality loss from the cropping process. The output is rendered at the exact pixel dimensions specified. If your original photo is smaller than the output size, zooming in may reduce sharpness — start with a high-resolution photo for best results.

Can I use this for AI-generated avatars?

Yes! If you've generated an AI avatar with PixelPanda's Avatar Builder, use this tool to crop it to the perfect size for each social platform.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, fully responsive. Works on iPhone, Android, iPad, and any device with a modern browser. Create profile pictures directly from your phone.

How do I make a profile picture for Instagram?

Upload your photo, click the Instagram preset button, and the tool automatically sets the correct size (400x400 pixels) and circle crop shape. Position your face in the center of the crop area, zoom if needed, and download as PNG to preserve the circular transparency.

What is the best photo for a professional LinkedIn profile picture?

Use a clear, well-lit headshot where your face fills about 60% of the frame. Professional attire matching your industry is recommended. Avoid selfies, group photos, or heavily filtered images. A neutral or simple background works best. Upload your headshot here and use the LinkedIn preset to crop it to 400x400 square format.

How do I make a circular profile picture with transparent background?

Select any platform preset that uses circle crop (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook), or manually choose the circle shape option. Position and zoom your photo within the circle, then download as PNG. PNG format preserves the transparent background outside the circle. JPG fills it with white.

What size profile picture do I need for Discord?

Discord recommends 512x512 pixels for server icons and user avatars. Click the Discord preset to set this size automatically. Discord displays avatars as circles in most contexts but shows the full square in your profile settings.

Can I use the same profile picture for all platforms?

You can, but different platforms have different display sizes and shapes. A photo that looks great at 800x800 on YouTube might lose detail at 170x170 on Facebook. For best results, start with a high-resolution photo, then use the platform-specific presets to generate optimized versions for each platform.

How do I zoom in on my face for a tighter crop?

After uploading your photo, use the zoom slider or scroll wheel to zoom in. Drag the image to position your face in the center of the crop area. For profile pictures, your face should fill about 60-70% of the frame — close enough to be recognizable at small sizes, but not so tight that the top of your head is cut off.

What profile picture size does TikTok require?

TikTok displays profile pictures at 200x200 pixels as a circle. However, uploading a higher resolution image (400x400 or 512x512) ensures it looks sharp on high-DPI phone screens. Click the TikTok preset to set the recommended dimensions automatically.

How do I make a gaming profile picture or avatar?

For gaming platforms (Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Discord), upload your chosen image and use the Discord preset (512x512 square) which works well for most gaming platforms. Download as PNG for transparency support. Many gamers use AI-generated avatars from our Avatar Builder, then crop them to size here.

Can I add a border or ring around my profile picture?

This tool focuses on cropping and resizing to the correct dimensions. To add a decorative border or colored ring, create your cropped profile picture here first, then use our Add Border tool. A green ring can mimic Instagram's active story indicator, or use your brand color for a distinctive look.

Profile Picture Sizes for Every Platform in 2026

Each platform has specific profile picture dimensions and display shapes. Using the wrong size results in blurry, cropped, or distorted profile images.

Instagram Profile Picture Size

Instagram displays profile pictures at 110x110 pixels in the feed but stores them at 320x320. Upload at 400x400 or higher for optimal sharpness on retina displays. Profile pictures are always displayed as circles — any content outside the circle is hidden. Instagram compresses uploaded images, so starting with a high-resolution source ensures the best result after compression. The profile picture appears in your feed, Stories ring, DMs, comments, and Explore page.

LinkedIn Profile Picture Size

LinkedIn recommends 400x400 pixels minimum, up to 7680x4320. Unlike most platforms, LinkedIn displays profile pictures as squares with rounded corners in most contexts (not full circles). Your photo appears on your profile, in search results, connection requests, and messages. LinkedIn reports that profiles with professional headshots receive 14x more views, so quality matters here. Use natural lighting, professional attire, and a clean background.

YouTube, TikTok, and X/Twitter

YouTube channel icons are 800x800 pixels, displayed as circles. Larger uploads look sharper in YouTube Studio and on TV apps. TikTok profile pictures display at 200x200 as circles but should be uploaded at 400x400 or higher for phone screen clarity. X/Twitter profile pictures are 400x400 pixels, displayed as circles in tweets and square in the full profile view. For all three, center your face in the upload since the circular crop will cut the corners.

Facebook, Discord, and Gaming Platforms

Facebook displays profile pictures at 170x170 on desktop and 128x128 on mobile, as circles. Upload at 320x320 minimum. Discord uses 512x512 for user avatars and server icons — larger than most platforms because Discord displays avatars prominently in voice channels and member lists. Steam, Xbox Live, and PlayStation Network use square avatars at various sizes (184x184 for Steam). The Discord preset (512x512 square) works well as a universal gaming avatar size.

Tips for a Better Profile Picture

Your profile picture is often the first impression people have of you online. These tips help you create a profile picture that works well across all platforms.

Lighting and Background

Natural daylight is the most flattering light source for profile pictures — position yourself facing a window for even, soft illumination. Avoid harsh overhead lighting (creates unflattering shadows under eyes and nose) and direct flash (washes out features). For the background, simple and uncluttered works best: a plain wall, a blurred outdoor scene, or any surface that does not compete with your face for attention. Dark backgrounds work well for professional contexts; bright, colorful backgrounds suit creative and casual platforms.

Framing and Composition

Profile pictures display at small sizes — often 40-50 pixels in comment threads and notification panels. Your face needs to fill a significant portion of the frame to be recognizable at these sizes. Aim for a headshot that shows your face from mid-chest up. Too much space above your head wastes pixels. Too tight a crop (just your face with no context) can feel uncomfortably close. Leave a small margin of space on all sides of your head.

Consistency Across Platforms

Using the same (or similar) profile picture across all your social profiles builds recognition. People who follow you on Instagram should be able to recognize you on LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok at a glance. Generate platform-specific versions from the same source photo — each optimized for that platform's dimensions and crop shape — rather than using completely different photos on each platform.

When to Update Your Profile Picture

Update your profile picture when your appearance has changed significantly, when your current photo is more than 2-3 years old, when you are rebranding professionally, or when you notice the image looks blurry or low-quality compared to current platform standards. Frequent changes can hurt recognition — once you have a strong profile picture, keep it for at least 6-12 months so people associate it with you.

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