Profile Picture Maker
Turn any photo into a professional profile picture for LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram, Discord, Slack, and every other platform. Remove backgrounds, add brand colors, and crop to perfect circles or squares — all free, all in your browser.
Recommended profile picture dimensions
| Platform | Size | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| 400 × 400 | Circle | |
| 640 × 640 | Circle | |
| 320 × 320 | Circle | |
| 320 × 320 | Circle | |
| Twitter/X | 400 × 400 | Circle |
| Discord | 128 × 128 | Circle |
| Slack | 512 × 512 | Square |
| YouTube | 800 × 800 | Circle |
| TikTok | 200 × 200 | Circle |
| Email signature | 300 × 300 | Square |
How to make a profile picture
- Start with a good photo. Front-facing, well-lit, neutral expression.
- Remove the background. Use the AI background remover if you need a transparent cutout. Skip this step if your photo already has a clean background.
- Crop and add background. Upload to the profile picture maker. Choose circle or square, add a background color, adjust zoom and position.
- Download. Export as PNG at the recommended size for your platform.
Tips for a great profile picture
- Face fills most of the frame. About 60–70% of the circle height.
- Eyes should be at the upper third. This follows portrait composition rules.
- Neutral or friendly expression. Not overly serious, not forced.
- Contrast with background. If you have dark hair, choose a light background and vice versa.
- Recent photo. People recognize your current appearance, not one from five years ago.
Common mistakes
- Cropping too tightly. Cut off your forehead and the photo looks cramped. Leave margin around your head.
- Forgetting the circle crop. Most platforms crop square uploads to circles. Your face must be centered and fully visible in the circle.
- Using a group photo. Profile pictures are about you. Crop yourself out.
- Low resolution. Upload at 2× the recommended size. Some platforms display profile pictures larger than you expect.
- Wrong background color. White is safest. Brand colors work if they don't clash with your skin tone and clothing.
Best practices by platform
Professional. Neutral background (white, light grey, or navy). Smile moderately. Business casual or formal attire.
Personal. Any clean background. Can be more casual than LinkedIn.
Discord
Creative. Brand colors, bold backgrounds, or transparent with interesting overlays work well.
Slack
Professional but friendly. Clean background, clear face, good lighting.
Any aesthetic that matches your feed. Brand colors or distinctive backgrounds help recognition.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this tool for my business logo?
Yes. Upload a logo with transparent background, choose square shape, and set a background color if needed.
Do you store my profile picture?
No. The profile picture maker runs entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Can I make a profile picture without removing the background?
Yes. Skip the AI background remover and use the profile picture maker directly. It will crop your existing photo to a circle or square.
What if I don't have a good source photo?
Take a new one. Stand against a plain wall, face a window for soft light, and shoot at chest-height with your camera slightly above eye level.