Sharp upload (recommended)
Recommended640×640 1:1
Safer for retina screens. Threads still masks a circle from the center.
Use in toolThreads · Image size
Threads Profile Picture Size
Threads shows your profile photo as a circle next to every post and reply. Export a sharp square, keep the face centered inside the circle, then download without leaving this page.
Browser tool · nothing leaves your device
Crop your Threads 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 face photo—or try the sample—then drag so eyes and mouth stay inside the circle guide. Prefer 640×640 for a sharp upload.
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 and mouth must live inside the guide. Design for the tiny reply icon first.
Publish
Export this for Threads upload.
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp upload (recommended) Recommended | 640×640 | 1:1 | Safer for retina screens. Threads still masks a circle from the center. | Use in tool |
What Threads shows
Reference sizes and crops—not always separate upload files.
Common display
320×320 1:1
Typical small feed/reply size. Fine for a quick check; prefer 640×640 for sharpness.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common display | 320×320 | 1:1 | Typical small feed/reply size. Fine for a quick check; prefer 640×640 for sharpness. | Use in tool |
Your face next to every reply
On Threads, the avatar is a recognition chip in a fast text feed. It appears beside posts, replies, quotes, and profile headers. A crop that only works when the circle is large will fail when the icon is tiny.
You upload a square; Threads draws a circle. Corners disappear. Logos tucked into the bottom-right, or a second person on the edge of a group selfie, often vanish after the mask applies.
If you also use Instagram, your Meta identity may feel familiar—but still verify the circle on Threads. Different chrome and reply density make soft or off-center faces easier to miss while scrolling.
Pixel size still matters. A 640×640 upload usually survives compression better than a 200×200 file that gets scaled up. Fill the circle with a clear headshot, not a tiny full-body scene.
Good vs weak crop
Same circle mask—corners disappear; design for the tiny comment-size icon.
Reads as a tiny circle
- Face fills the circular guide
- Simple background at the edge
- Recognizable at reply size
Fails after the mask
- Logo only in a corner that gets cut
- Group selfie where your head is tiny
- Wide banner stretched into a square
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 photo
320 × 320 display · upload 640 × 640
This page. Circle mask on profile, posts, and replies.
Feed post image
1080 × 1350
Rectangular post crop—do not reuse the avatar file.
Instagram profile (related)
640 × 640 → circle
Similar circle logic—still confirm on Threads.
Facebook profile (related)
640 × 640 → circle
Another Meta avatar—re-export if framing differs.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 320 × 320 display · upload 640 × 640 | This page. Circle mask on profile, posts, and replies. |
| Feed post image | 1080 × 1350 | Rectangular post crop—do not reuse the avatar file. |
| Instagram profile (related) | 640 × 640 → circle | Similar circle logic—still confirm on Threads. |
| Facebook profile (related) | 640 × 640 → circle | Another Meta avatar—re-export if framing differs. |
Where Threads shows your profile photo
The same file appears large on your profile and tiny beside every reply. Design for the tiny version first. If someone can still recognize you at reply size, larger placements will look fine.
Busy backgrounds and thin outlines disappear first when the circle shrinks. Soft, even light and a simple backdrop survive compression better.
- Profile header uses a larger circle.
- Posts and quotes show a medium circle beside your name.
- Replies and nested threads use very small circles.
- Keep the face bold—Threads is scrolled quickly.
Composition tips for a circular avatar
Center the face slightly above the geometric middle so eyes read clearly. Leave a little room under the chin; circles often feel tighter than squares.
For brands, a simplified centered icon often works better than a wide wordmark that the circle cuts.
- Prefer a single subject looking toward the camera.
- Use soft, even light—harsh shadows get worse after compression.
- Skip heavy borders; the circle is already a frame.
- Test the crop at the size of a reply avatar.
File requirements
JPG for photographs; PNG for flat logos. Prefer sRGB. A clean 640×640 JPG often looks sharper than a noisy multi-megapixel upload that gets crushed.
- 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 banner and hoping the face is found.
- Placing the face near a corner so the circle cuts an eye.
- Using a group photo where your head is a small detail.
- Adding text badges in corners that disappear on mobile.
- Stretching a 4:5 post into a square until the face warps.
How to use the crop tool
Upload a headshot, choose Sharp upload (640×640), drag until the face sits inside the circular guide, then download. Nothing leaves your device during the crop.
- Switch to 320×320 only for a quick display check.
- Pause after small drags—the circle is unforgiving.
- Open the Threads post guide if you need a feed image next.
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
Open Threads → profile → edit picture → upload.
- 3
Confirm the circle preview still frames the face—eyes should stay centered.
- 4
If a zoom/position step appears, keep eyes centered—do not pull toward a corner.
- 5
Check once in a reply thread where the avatar is very small.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Threads profile picture in 2026?
Plan for a square. Uploading 640×640 usually looks sharper on phones; Threads shows the image as a circle on most surfaces.
Does Threads crop profile pictures into a circle?
Yes. Keep eyes and mouth centered so ears and chin are not cut by the circular mask. Corners of the square are usually invisible.
Can I use my Instagram profile photo?
Often yes as a starting file—both are circular squares—but confirm framing inside Threads before you rely on it.
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.
What file type is best?
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 use a simplified centered icon.
Is the profile picture the same as a Threads post image?
No. Posts often use 1080×1350. Avatars are square circles—see the Surfaces table and the post size guide.