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Crop Image to a Circle

Turn any photo into a circular crop with a transparent background — ready for profile pictures.

Crop Image

Use this tool directly in your browser — no signup required.

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How to Crop Image to a Circle

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Select a headshot, logo, or any image you want in a circular format.

  2. 2

    Position the circle

    Drag and resize the circular crop area to frame your subject. The tool locks the crop to a perfect circle.

  3. 3

    Download as PNG

    The output is a PNG with a transparent background outside the circle. This lets it blend seamlessly into any page or profile.

Circle Crops for Profiles and Avatars

Most platforms display profile pictures as circles — Slack, Google, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Discord, WhatsApp. But they all accept square uploads and apply the circle mask themselves. The problem is you can't control what gets cropped. Upload a square headshot and the platform's automatic centering might clip your forehead or chin.

Pre-cropping to a circle gives you full control over framing. You decide exactly what falls inside the circle and what gets cut. The transparent background means no white corners show up if the platform's circle mask doesn't perfectly align with yours.

For logos, circular crops are common on social profiles, app icons, and Favicons. If your logo is rectangular, a circular crop forces you to choose the most recognizable portion — usually the icon mark without the wordmark.

Frequently Asked Questions

What format is the output?

PNG, because it's the only common format that supports transparency. The area outside the circle is fully transparent, so the image looks circular on any background.

Can I save a circular crop as JPG?

JPG doesn't support transparency. If you save as JPG, the transparent corners will become white. Stick with PNG for a true circular look, or use WebP which also supports transparency.

What's the best size for a profile picture?

400x400 pixels works well for most platforms. LinkedIn uses 400x400, Twitter/X uses 400x400, and Slack uses 512x512. Upload at 512x512 to cover all bases. The file will be under 200KB as a PNG.