YouTube Profile Picture specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 800 × 800 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| File size | Not a concern at this size: the platform compresses uploads |
| Shown as | A circle |
YouTube shows your profile picture as a circle at small sizes next to your videos and comments, so keep it simple and centered.
Other YouTube sizes
| Image | Size | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 |
| Thumbnail, 4K | 3840 × 2160 | 16:9 |
| Channel banner | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 |
| Shorts thumbnail | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 |
Make one that fits
The social media image resizer opens with this size selected. Drop in your image, click the part that must stay in frame, and download it at exactly 800 × 800. It runs in your browser, so the image is never uploaded.