YouTube Profile Picture Size (2026)
Updated November 14, 2026 · Checked against YouTube Help
Quick answer
The YouTube profile picture size is 800 × 800 pixels (1:1 square). YouTube shows it as a 98 × 98 circle. Use JPG, PNG, BMP or non-animated GIF up to 15 MB, and keep your face or logo in the center.
Make an 800×800 image →Profile picture specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended size | 800 × 800 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 (square) |
| Displayed as | Circle, 98 × 98 px on the channel page |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, BMP, non-animated GIF |
| Max file size | 15 MB |
How the circle crop works
You upload a square, but only the circle is shown. The four corners (gray) are hidden everywhere on YouTube. Center the subject and avoid text near the edges.
How to change your YouTube profile picture
- Make a square image, ideally 800 × 800 pixels.
- Keep your face or logo centered so the circle crop doesn't cut it.
- In YouTube Studio, open Customization, then Branding.
- Under Picture, click Change, pick your image, adjust the circle and click Done.
- Click Publish.
Tips for a profile picture that stands out
- Use a close-up face or a simple logo; it appears tiny next to comments and in subscriptions.
- Pick a solid, contrasting background color.
- Skip small text; it won't be readable at small sizes.
- Match the colors of your channel banner for a consistent look.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a YouTube profile picture be?
Use a square image of 800 × 800 pixels. YouTube displays it as a circle at 98 × 98 pixels on your channel page, and even smaller next to comments and videos.
What is the YouTube PFP size in pixels?
Upload 800 × 800 px. The image is shown as a 98 × 98 px circle, so a large square image keeps it sharp on high-resolution screens.
What file types and size are allowed?
JPG, PNG, BMP or non-animated GIF files up to 15 MB. An 800 × 800 PNG is normally well under 1 MB.
Why does my profile picture look cut off?
YouTube crops the square image into a circle, so the corners are hidden. Keep your face or logo in the middle with some space around it.
Can I use a GIF as my YouTube profile picture?
Only a non-animated GIF. Animated profile pictures are not supported.
Is the YouTube profile picture the same as my Google account picture?
Your channel picture is shown on YouTube, and for some accounts it is linked to your Google Account photo. Change it in YouTube Studio under Customization > Branding.
How do I make an image square at 800x800?
Use our free resizer: choose your image, enter a custom size of 800 × 800, pick Crop to fill the square and download. Nothing is uploaded.
Related guides and tools
Source: YouTube Help (channel branding). Not affiliated with YouTube or Google LLC.