Telegram profile and channel photos are square and display as circles, with 512x512 pixels the practical standard. Upload your image below, centre your subject in the crop box, and download an avatar sized for chats, groups and channels.
| Recommended size | 512 x 512 pixels |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 (square) |
| Displayed shape | Circle |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG |
| Also used for | Group and channel photos |
| Tip | Telegram recompresses uploads, so start from a sharp source |
Telegram uses the same photo for your personal profile, groups and channels, rendering it from a small chat list thumbnail up to a full screen tap through. A 512x512 square is large enough to stay sharp at the top of that range without wasting bandwidth.
A 512 x 512 pixel square is the practical standard. Telegram crops any upload to a square and displays it as a circle.
Yes. Personal profiles, groups and channels all use the same square photo, so one 512 x 512 file works for all of them.
Telegram compresses uploads. Starting from a sharp 512 x 512 square rather than a small or heavily cropped image gives a noticeably better result.
You can upload one, but Telegram crops it to a square. Cropping it yourself first means you choose what is kept.