X (Twitter) Profile Picture Size
Upload your X (Twitter) profile photo as a 400×400 px square. X displays it as a circle at about 200×200 px and accepts JPG, PNG or GIF up to 2 MB. Keep your face or logo centered.
| Placement | Pixels | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload (recommended) X's recommended size; crops to circle |
400×400 | 1:1 | |
| Display Circle on profile & timeline |
~200×200 | 1:1 | |
| Max file size JPG, PNG or GIF |
2 MB | — |
Upload 400×400, shown as a 200 px circle
X (formerly Twitter) recommends a 400×400 square profile photo and renders it as a circle about 200 px wide on your profile and next to every post. The file must be under 2 MB.
Center the subject
The circular crop trims the corners of your square, so put your face or logo in the middle. A bold, high-contrast image stays readable in the small timeline avatar.
Format
JPG, PNG and GIF are accepted. Animated GIF avatars are not supported on standard accounts.
FAQ
What size is an X (Twitter) profile picture in 2026?
Upload a 400×400 px square. X displays it as a circle at about 200×200 px, max 2 MB.
Is the X profile picture a circle?
Yes. You upload a square but X crops it to a circle, so keep the subject centered.
What is the file size limit for an X profile photo?
2 MB, in JPG, PNG or GIF format.