Profile Picture Size Guide

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Quick answer

Use a 1:1 Square PFP Ratio

The best profile picture ratio is 1:1, which means the width and height are equal. Uploading a square image gives you control before Instagram, Discord, TikTok, YouTube, X, or LinkedIn displays it as a circular avatar.

Start with a 1024×1024 px source image when possible. Keep the face, logo, or subject centered inside the middle of the square, then export the exact size your platform needs.

Social Media Profile Picture Sizes

PlatformMin SizeRecommendedDisplay Shape
Instagram320×3201024×1024Circle
YouTube800×8001024×1024Circle
Discord128×128512×512Circle
LinkedIn400×4001024×1024Circle
Twitter / X400×4001024×1024Circle
TikTok200×2001024×1024Circle
WhatsApp500×5001024×1024Circle
Facebook170×1701024×1024Circle

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make a square pfp?

Upload your photo to squarepfp.com, and the tool will automatically detect your face and center it. Preview how it looks as a square and circle crop, then download as PNG. No signup needed.

Is squarepfp.com really free?

Yes! The basic tool is completely free: upload, crop, resize, circle preview, and export at 512×512 PNG — no watermark, no signup required. Create a free account to unlock 800×800 and 1024×1024 exports, 3 AI smart crops per month, and platform presets. Upgrade to Pro for 2048×2048 HD export and 300 smart crops per month.

Can I use the generated pfps commercially?

Yes, you can use the profile pictures you create for any personal or commercial purpose. You own all rights to the images.

Does this work on mobile?

Absolutely! The tool is fully responsive and works on all smartphones and tablets. Create square profile pictures directly from your mobile browser.

What size should a Discord PFP be?

A Discord profile picture should use a square 1:1 ratio. A 512×512 px PNG is recommended for a clear, sharp Discord avatar that looks great in both the circular display and full-size view.

What is the best PFP ratio?

The best PFP ratio is 1:1 (square), meaning the image has equal width and height. Square images work best because most platforms — Discord, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube — crop profile pictures into a circle.

Can I preview my PFP as a circle?

Yes. squarepfp.com shows both the square image and a circular avatar preview before you download. You can also use this as a Discord PFP tester to see exactly how your avatar will look on the platform.

Does squarepfp.com upload my image to a server?

No. Basic cropping and resizing happen entirely in your browser. Face detection also runs locally using browser-based AI — your photo stays on your device and is never uploaded to any server.

What is a square PFP?

A square PFP is a profile picture with a 1:1 aspect ratio, meaning the width and height are equal. Square images work well because most social platforms use a square upload area and then display the avatar as a circle.

How do I crop a photo into a square without cutting off my face?

Upload your photo, center the face or main subject inside the crop area, and use the circular preview to check the final avatar. Leave a little space around the face so it does not get clipped when the platform displays it as a circle.

Can I use this as a Discord PFP cropper?

Yes. You can upload any image, crop it into a square, preview the circular Discord avatar, and download a 512×512 PNG that is ready to use as a Discord profile picture.