What is the Twitter profile picture size in 2026?

X recommends 400 x 400 pixels for the profile photo, with a maximum file size of 2MB, in JPG, PNG or GIF. Checked against X's help center in October 2026.

Why is my Twitter profile picture cropped?

X shows the profile photo as a circle cut from a square. A wide or tall photo loses its sides or top and bottom first, then the circle hides the four corners. Keep your face in the middle, with some space around it.

Why does my profile picture look blurry on X?

Usually because it is too small. Your avatar shows at about 134 pixels on your profile, which needs about 268 real pixels on a sharp phone or laptop screen. Anything under that gets stretched. Upload at least 400 x 400.

Can my X profile picture be a GIF?

A still GIF works. X does not support animated GIFs for profile photos, so an animated file shows as a single frame or fails to upload.

Does this tool upload my photo?

No. The photo is read and shown in your browser, and nothing is sent to ClimbX. The 400 x 400 download is made on your device too. You upload it to X yourself in Edit profile.

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Twitter Profile Picture Size

The X profile picture is 400 x 400 pixels, max 2MB. See how your photo comes across in the circle before you upload it.

Runs in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.

How it works

1
Drop in a photo. Or tap to pick one on your phone. Any size works.
2
Read the verdict. One line tells you if it is big enough, too small, too heavy for X, or if part of it will be cropped off.
3
Check it where people see it. The photo shows in the circle at the real sizes X uses: on your profile, next to a post and at its smallest. If it needs a fix, download a 400 x 400 square.

X profile picture sizes

Where	Size	Note
Upload	400 x 400 px	Square, JPG, PNG or GIF, max 2MB
On your profile	About 134 px	The biggest place it shows
Next to a post or reply	40 px	Where most people see it
Smallest	24 px	Mentions, lists and small cards

Upload size, file size and formats from X Help, uploading a profile photo and X Help, customizing your profile, checked October 2026. X does not publish the on-screen sizes; they are measured from the current x.com layout and can change. For the banner behind it, use the Twitter header size tool.

What it does not do

It does not edit. No zoom, filters or background removal: it shows what X will show.
It previews the center of the photo. When you upload, X lets you move and zoom the square yourself.
It does not change your profile on X. You upload the photo yourself in Edit profile.

Twitter profile picture size: common questions

What is the Twitter profile picture size in 2026?: X recommends 400 x 400 pixels for the profile photo, with a maximum file size of 2MB, in JPG, PNG or GIF. Checked against X's help center in October 2026.
Why is my Twitter profile picture cropped?: X shows the profile photo as a circle cut from a square. A wide or tall photo loses its sides or top and bottom first, then the circle hides the four corners. Keep your face in the middle, with some space around it.
Why does my profile picture look blurry on X?: Usually because it is too small. Your avatar shows at about 134 pixels on your profile, which needs about 268 real pixels on a sharp phone or laptop screen. Anything under that gets stretched. Upload at least 400 x 400.
Can my X profile picture be a GIF?: A still GIF works. X does not support animated GIFs for profile photos, so an animated file shows as a single frame or fails to upload.
Does this tool upload my photo?: No. The photo is read and shown in your browser, and nothing is sent to ClimbX. The 400 x 400 download is made on your device too. You upload it to X yourself in Edit profile.