Profile Picture Size Guide 2025: Every Platform in One Place
Every platform has different profile picture requirements — different sizes, different shapes, different compression. Using the wrong size means your image gets stretched, squished, or cropped in unexpected ways.
This guide covers the exact profile picture dimensions for every major platform, updated for 2025.
Social Media Platforms
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 320×320 px | Circle |
| Display size (mobile) | 110×110 px | Circle |
| Display size (web) | 150×150 px | Circle |
| Recommended upload | 400×400 px or larger | Square |
Instagram stores your profile picture at 320×320 but displays it much smaller. Upload at least 400×400 for the sharpest result. The platform crops to a circle automatically, so use the Circle Crop Image tool to preview how it will look.
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 170×170 px (desktop) | Circle |
| Profile picture | 128×128 px (mobile) | Circle |
| Recommended upload | 400×400 px or larger | Square |
Facebook displays profile pictures as circles. The image is shown at different sizes depending on context — larger on your profile page, smaller in comments and chat.
Twitter / X
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 400×400 px | Circle |
| Display size | 48×48 px (timeline) | Circle |
| Maximum file size | 2 MB | — |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG, GIF | — |
Twitter recommends exactly 400×400 pixels. Animated GIFs are supported for profile pictures.
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 400×400 px | Circle |
| Display size | varies by context | Circle |
| Maximum file size | 8 MB | — |
| Recommended upload | 800×800 px | Square |
For LinkedIn, use a professional headshot. The platform uses your photo across many contexts (search results, connection suggestions, messages) so it needs to look good at various sizes.
TikTok
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 200×200 px | Circle |
| Recommended upload | 400×400 px | Square |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG | — |
| Video profile picture | Up to 6 seconds | Circle |
TikTok is unique in allowing video profile pictures. For static images, 400×400 is recommended.
YouTube
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Channel icon | 800×800 px | Circle |
| Display size | varies (98px to 800px) | Circle |
| Maximum file size | 4 MB | — |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF (non-animated) | — |
YouTube uses your Google Account profile picture as the channel icon. Upload at 800×800 for best quality across all display contexts.
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 165×165 px | Circle |
| Recommended upload | 400×400 px | Square |
| Maximum file size | 10 MB | — |
Snapchat
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Bitmoji/Profile | 320×320 px | Circle |
| Display size | varies | Circle |
Snapchat primarily uses Bitmoji avatars, but you can also upload a photo.
Messaging Apps
Discord
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 128×128 px | Circle |
| Server icon | 512×512 px | Circle |
| Nitro animated PFP | 128×128 px | Circle (GIF) |
| Recommended upload | 512×512 px | Square |
Discord displays PFPs at very small sizes in chat. Use bold, simple images with high contrast. Check out our PFP Cropper for Discord-optimized cropping.
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 500×500 px | Circle |
| Recommended upload | 500×500 px | Square |
WhatsApp compresses profile pictures heavily. Upload at the full 500×500 to minimize quality loss.
Telegram
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 512×512 px | Circle |
| Maximum photos | 10 profile pictures | — |
| Video profile picture | Up to 10 seconds | Circle |
Telegram allows multiple profile pictures and video avatars. All are displayed as circles.
Slack
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 512×512 px | Rounded square |
| Display size | 36×36 px (messages) | Rounded square |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG, GIF | — |
Slack is one of the few platforms that uses a rounded square instead of a circle.
Microsoft Teams
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 648×648 px | Circle |
| Synced from | Microsoft 365 account | — |
Teams pulls your profile picture from your Microsoft account.
Gaming Platforms
Steam
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Avatar | 184×184 px | Square/Rounded |
| Recommended upload | 184×184 px exactly | Square |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG, GIF | — |
Steam uses square avatars with slightly rounded corners. Animated GIFs are supported.
Xbox
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Gamerpic | 1080×1080 px | Circle |
| Custom gamerpic | 1080×1080 px | Circle |
PlayStation
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Avatar | 440×440 px | Square |
| Online ID avatar | varies | Square |
Twitch
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 256×256 px | Circle |
| Recommended upload | 800×800 px | Square |
| Maximum file size | 10 MB | — |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG, GIF | — |
Developer and Professional Platforms
GitHub
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 460×460 px | Circle |
| Recommended upload | 500×500 px or larger | Square |
Stack Overflow
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 328×328 px | Square |
| Gravatar integration | Yes | Square |
Gravatar
| Use | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Default size | 80×80 px | Square |
| Maximum size | 2048×2048 px | Square |
| Recommended | 400×400 px | Square |
Gravatar powers profile pictures across many websites (WordPress, Stack Overflow, and more).
General Recommendations
- Always upload larger than the minimum — Platforms downscale cleanly, but upscaling a small image looks blurry
- Use a square source image — Most platforms expect square uploads and crop to circle or rounded square
- Keep the subject centered — Since most platforms crop to a circle, anything near the corners will be cut off
- Use PNG for transparent backgrounds — If you are cropping to a circle with transparency, save as PNG
- Test at small sizes — Your PFP will often appear as small as 32×32 pixels. Make sure it is still recognizable
Related Tools
- Circle Crop — Crop any image into a circle for profile pictures
- PFP Cropper — Optimized for social media profile pictures
- Avatar Cropper — For gaming and professional platform avatars
- Square Crop — For platforms that use square profile pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the universal best size for profile pictures?
If you want one image that works everywhere, make it 800×800 pixels in PNG format. This is large enough for every platform and will downscale cleanly.
Do I need different images for different platforms?
You do not need different images, but you should crop and resize for each platform for the best result. A single well-cropped 800×800 image works as a starting point for all platforms.
Why does my profile picture look blurry?
Either your source image is too small (lower resolution than the platform requires) or the platform compressed it heavily. Start with the largest, highest-quality source image possible.
Can I use a GIF as my profile picture?
Some platforms support animated GIFs (Discord with Nitro, Steam, Twitter). Most do not. Check the specific platform requirements above.
Should I use JPG or PNG for my profile picture?
Use PNG if you need transparency (circle crop) or if the image has text, logos, or sharp edges. Use JPG for regular photographs where file size matters.