WhatsApp · Image sizes
Size WhatsApp Status and the avatar separately
Status fills the phone under progress and reply UI. Your profile photo is a tiny circle in every chat. Crop both for how covered and how small they really are.
Sizes on WhatsApp
Open a guide for exact pixels, safe zones, and an in-browser crop for that surface.
Full-screen Status is not a clear canvas
WhatsApp Status draws progress, name, and reply controls over your pixels—especially the top and bottom bands. A still must keep the hook in the clear center. Horizontal photos with huge bars look unfinished next to native vertical frames.
Instagram Stories often share 1080×1920 pixels, but chrome placement differs. Always re-check WhatsApp before publishing the same master. Captions added after upload can cover what looked safe in a design tool.
The profile picture is a different file entirely. Do not stretch a 9:16 Status into the avatar slot—export a centered headshot that still reads in a chat list.
Quick picks
Match the task to the guide so you do not export the wrong ratio.
- 24-hour vertical frame → Status at 1080×1920; keep headlines out of the chrome bands.
- Only the circle in chat lists → Profile picture; fill the guide with one clear face.
- Repurposing an Instagram Story → Same pixels, different chrome—open the Status guide and re-check.
- Business logo → still a clean square circle; test it at chat-list size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WhatsApp Status size?
1080×1920 (9:16). Design stills so progress, name, and reply UI do not cover the subject.
What size is a WhatsApp profile picture?
A square shown as a circle—640×640 is a strong upload target. Smaller soft files look blurry in chats.
Can I use an Instagram Story on WhatsApp Status?
As a starting file, yes—both are 9:16—but re-check WhatsApp’s caption and chrome before you publish.
Does this site crop WhatsApp video?
The tool crops still Status frames at 1080×1920. Match the same safe zone when you export video from your editor.