GitHub PFP Recommended Size
GitHub displays avatars as circles, but the upload should be a square image. Use 1024×1024 for the sharpest result. PNG or JPG accepted.
- Best upload
- 1024x1024 px
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1 square
- Display
- Circle avatar
- Format
- PNG or JPG
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GitHub Profile Picture Size
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Best GitHub profile picture size: 1024×1024px (minimum 460×460px)
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Best GitHub Profile Picture Size
GitHub profile pictures (avatars) are displayed as circles next to your repositories, commits, and comments. The recommended upload size is 460×460 pixels.
Your GitHub Avatar Is Your Developer Identity
Your GitHub profile picture appears next to every commit, pull request, code review, and issue comment you make. It's how colleagues, recruiters, and the open-source community recognize you. A clear, centered avatar builds trust and makes you stand out in the developer community. Our tool creates a perfectly centered crop that looks sharp everywhere GitHub displays your avatar.
- Look professional in pull requests and code reviews
- Auto face-centering keeps you perfectly in the circle
- Preview at GitHub's actual avatar display sizes
- High-resolution export up to 2048×2048
How to Make a GitHub Profile Picture
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Choose your photo
Pick a clear, professional headshot. Good lighting and a simple background work best for developer profiles.
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Upload and auto-crop
Our AI detects your face and creates a perfectly centered square crop optimized for GitHub's circular avatar.
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Preview in circle
See how your avatar looks next to commits, pull requests, and issues before downloading.
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Download and set on GitHub
Save your square avatar and upload it to your GitHub profile settings. Free, no watermark.
GitHub Profile Picture Tips
A clear headshot is more trustworthy than an abstract icon or meme
Your avatar appears in commit history — make it recognizable even at 20×20 pixels
Keep the background simple so your face stands out in the circular crop
Consider matching your GitHub avatar with your LinkedIn for professional consistency
What is the best GitHub avatar size?
GitHub recommends uploading a square image at 460×460 pixels. For the best quality in pull requests and issues, upload at 1024×1024 pixels or higher. The avatar displays as a circle next to all your activity.
Should my GitHub profile picture be professional?
A clear headshot is recommended — it helps colleagues and recruiters recognize you across the platform. For organizations, use your company or project logo. Keep the design clean and centered for the circular crop.
Does GitHub crop my avatar into a circle?
Yes, GitHub displays all avatars as circles in commit history, pull requests, issues, and profiles. The corners of your square image are hidden. Center your face or logo so nothing important gets cut off.