Common display
320×320 1:1
Typical on-profile and comment size. Fine for a quick check; prefer 2× for sharpness.
Use in toolFacebook · Image size
Facebook Profile Picture Size
Facebook shows your profile photo as a circle on your timeline, comments, Messenger, and Page posts. Export a sharp square, keep the face centered inside the circle, then download without leaving this page.
Based on Facebook UI as of 2026-08-10. Exact crops and pixels can shift—preview before you publish.
Browser tool · nothing leaves your device
Crop your Facebook profile picture
Output 640 × 640
- 1Upload or try the sample
- 2Drag so the subject stays in the mobile guide
- 3Download 1640×624 (or your selected size)
Click to upload
Upload a headshot—or try the sample—then drag so eyes and mouth stay inside the circle guide before you download.
Drop an image onto the canvas, click inside it, or try the sample
Size specs
Always start from a square. The circle removes the corners—eyes, mouth, and eyebrows must live inside the guide, not near the edge.
Publish
Export this for Facebook upload.
Recommended upload (2×)
Recommended640×640 1:1
Best practical upload for retina phones. Facebook still masks a circle from the center.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common display | 320×320 | 1:1 | Typical on-profile and comment size. Fine for a quick check; prefer 2× for sharpness. | Use in tool |
| Recommended upload (2×) Recommended | 640×640 | 1:1 | Best practical upload for retina phones. Facebook still masks a circle from the center. | Use in tool |
What Facebook shows
Reference sizes and crops—not always separate upload files.
Large square source
1080×1080 1:1
Useful when your camera file is already large—crop once, then downscale if needed.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large square source | 1080×1080 | 1:1 | Useful when your camera file is already large—crop once, then downscale if needed. | Use in tool |
Why a perfect square still gets “wrong”
You upload a square file, but Facebook almost never shows the full square. Timeline headers, comment threads, Messenger, Page posts, and search suggestions all draw a circle (or a very small circle). Anything in the four corners disappears.
That is why a logo tucked into the bottom-right, or a second person on the edge of a group selfie, often vanishes after upload. The crop tool on this page draws a circular-safe guide so you can see the real framing before you publish.
Pixel size still matters for sharpness. A 640×640 upload usually survives Facebook’s compression better than a 200×200 file that gets scaled up. Start larger when your source photo allows it, then keep the face bold inside the circle.
Your profile photo also sits on top of the cover image. If the avatar is dark and the cover is dark—or the face is cut off—the whole profile header looks unfinished. Crop the avatar and the cover as a pair.
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Profile / Page photo
320 × 320 display · upload 640 × 640
This page. Circle mask on profile, comments, and most surfaces.
Cover photo
1640 × 624 upload
Wide banner behind the avatar—different file and ratio.
Feed post
1080 × 1350
Rectangular post image—do not reuse the avatar crop.
Story / Reel still
1080 × 1920
Full-screen vertical. Avatar appears as a tiny circle in chrome, not as the story art.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Profile / Page photo | 320 × 320 display · upload 640 × 640 | This page. Circle mask on profile, comments, and most surfaces. |
| Cover photo | 1640 × 624 upload | Wide banner behind the avatar—different file and ratio. |
| Feed post | 1080 × 1350 | Rectangular post image—do not reuse the avatar crop. |
| Story / Reel still | 1080 × 1920 | Full-screen vertical. Avatar appears as a tiny circle in chrome, not as the story art. |
Where Facebook shows your profile photo
The same file appears in many sizes: large on your profile header, medium next to posts, and tiny in comments or notifications. A crop that only works when the circle is large will fail when the icon is small.
Design for the tiny version first. If someone can still recognize your face at comment size, the larger placements will look fine. Busy backgrounds and thin outlines disappear first when the circle shrinks.
- Profile and Page headers use a larger circle over the cover.
- Feed posts and shares show a medium circle beside your name.
- Comments, reactions lists, and Messenger use very small circles.
- Search and suggestions may crop even tighter—keep the face bold.
Composition tips for a circular avatar
Center the face slightly above the geometric middle so the forehead and eyes read clearly. Leave a little breathing room under the chin; circles often feel tighter than squares.
Avoid placing another person, a brand mark, or a date stamp only in a corner. If it is not inside the guide, assume it is gone after upload.
- Prefer a single subject looking toward the camera.
- Use soft, even light—harsh shadows get worse after compression.
- Skip heavy borders or frames; the circle is already a frame.
- For Pages, a clean logo can work—but test it at small size.
File requirements
Use JPG for photographs and PNG when you need a flat logo with hard edges. Prefer the sRGB color profile so colors do not shift after Facebook re-encodes the file.
Heavier files are not always better. A clean 640×640 JPG often looks sharper than a noisy 2000×2000 upload that Facebook crushes.
- Recommended upload
- 640 × 640 px square
- Common display
- 320 × 320 px
- Shape
- Circle mask (corners cropped)
- Formats
- JPG or PNG (sRGB)
- Color
- sRGB
- Avoid
- Tiny files under ~200 px that look soft on retina
Common mistakes
- Uploading a wide cover photo and hoping Facebook “finds” the face.
- Placing the face near a corner so the circle cuts an eye or ear.
- Using a group photo where your head is a small detail.
- Adding text badges in the corners that disappear on mobile.
- Matching a dark avatar to a dark cover so the header has no contrast.
- Re-uploading the same soft file after every redesign instead of re-exporting from a sharp source.
How to use the crop tool on this page
Upload a headshot, choose Recommended upload (640×640) or Common display (320×320), then drag until the face sits inside the circular guide. Zoom if you need a tighter headshot. Download when both the large preview and the imagined small comment icon still look clear.
- Nothing leaves your device—processing stays in the browser.
- Switch presets without re-uploading to compare 320 vs 640.
- After small drags, pause and re-check the circle; it is unforgiving.
- When you are done, open the cover guide and confirm the pair still works together.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the square JPG from the tool (prefer 640×640).
- 2
On Facebook, open your profile or Page → update profile picture.
- 3
Upload the file and confirm the circle preview still frames the face.
- 4
If Facebook offers a zoom/position step, keep eyes centered—do not pull the crop toward a corner.
- 5
Check once on your phone in a comment thread, where the avatar is very small.
- 6
Revisit your cover photo: make sure the lower-left overlap still looks intentional with the new avatar.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Facebook profile picture in 2026?
Plan for a square. 320×320 is a common display size; uploading 640×640 usually looks sharper on phones. Facebook shows the image as a circle on most surfaces.
Does Facebook crop profile pictures into a circle?
Yes. Keep eyes and mouth centered so ears and chin are not cut by the circular mask. Anything in the square’s corners is usually invisible.
Should I upload 320×320 or larger?
Larger squares (like 640×640) generally look better on high-density screens. Keep the same 1:1 ratio and a clear face inside the circle.
Can I use a rectangular photo?
Facebook will crop toward a square and then a circle. Start from a square in this tool so you control what stays before you upload.
What file type is best for a Facebook profile photo?
JPG for photographs and PNG for logos or flat graphics. Export sRGB and keep the file reasonably light.
Why does my logo look cut off?
The circle removes corners. Redesign the mark to fit inside a circular safe area, or place a simplified icon version in the center.
Should the profile photo match my cover?
They are separate files. Coordinate colors and lighting if you can, but always crop the avatar as its own square—and leave cover space clear in the lower-left where the circle sits.