Twitter/X Profile Picture Size: Complete 2026 Requirements
The Twitter / X profile picture is 400 × 400 px, uploaded as a square JPG/PNG/GIF under 2 MB, and displayed as a circle, so keep the subject centred.
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| Dimensions | 400 × 400 px |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | Square 1:1 |
| File size | Under 2 MB |
| Display | Circle |
The short answer
The Twitter / X profile picture is 400 × 400 px, uploaded as a square JPG/PNG/GIF under 2 MB, and displayed as a circle, so keep the subject centred. Twitter and X avatars are 400×400 px, uploaded square but shown as a circle, under 2 MB. Resize and crop a clean profile picture free — no upload.
Twitter/X Profile Picture Size — full specification
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How to get a compliant twitter/x profile picture size for free
Square, no upload.
Corners are hidden by the circle.
Most images are far smaller; check before upload.
Why choose a no-upload twitter/x profile picture size tool?
Because the fastest, most private way to meet Twitter/X Profile Picture Size specs is to process the image on your own machine. FreeConverterTools.net uses your browser's built-in decoders (Canvas, WebCodecs, WASM) — no upload endpoint, no queue, no account, no watermark and no credit meter. That is exactly what a privacy-first tool should be, and it is why these guides and their tools can stay free.
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