Square Avatar Size Guide
Use this square avatar size guide to pick a PNG for profile pictures and icons. Square Face Generator exports 256, 512, and 1024 sizes for clean square avatars.
Quick size cheat sheet
Small icons
128 to 256px for small app icons and tight layouts.
Standard profiles
400 to 512px for most social profile pictures.
High-res exports
1024px for branding, press kits, and large displays.
Square Face Generator exports transparent PNGs in 256, 512, and 1024.
Platform notes
- Most platforms accept square PNGs and display them in a circle.
- Keep the face centered for Discord, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Use 512 or 1024 for YouTube or high-resolution exports.
Circle crop safe zone
- Leave padding around hair and accessories before cropping.
- Keep eyes and mouth inside the center of the square.
- Preview the circle at small sizes for readability.
Export workflow
- Build a square avatar with Square Face Generator.
- Select 256, 512, or 1024 size.
- Download a PNG and upload it to your profile.
Square avatar ideas
Click a square to open Square Face Generator with that look.
FAQ
- What size should I use for a square avatar? 256 for small icons, 512 for most profiles, 1024 for high-res.
- Do square avatars work with circle crops? Yes, keep the face centered.
- What size should I use for Discord or LinkedIn? 512px is a safe default.