Resize Image for YouTube Profile Picture Size (800x800)

YouTube recommends an 800x800 pixel square for your channel icon and then displays it as a circle. Upload your photo or logo below, centre it in the crop box, and download an avatar sized for every place YouTube shows it.

YouTube YouTube Profile Picture - Recommended Dimensions

Recommended size	800 x 800 pixels
Aspect ratio	1:1 (square)
Displayed shape	Circle
Supported formats	JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF (non animated)
Maximum file size	4 MB
Smallest display	Around 48 px next to comments

Why 800x800 Is the Right Size

The channel icon appears at wildly different sizes, from a 48 pixel comment avatar up to a large channel page badge. Starting at 800x800 gives YouTube enough resolution to render all of those cleanly from a single upload.

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Original Size:

Select YouTube Image Size

Channel Icon 800x800
Standard 400x400
Source 1080x1080

How to Resize an Image for YouTube YouTube Profile Picture

Click Upload File and choose the JPG or PNG you want to resize.
Select Channel Icon 800x800 from the size list on the right.
Drag and scale the crop box over the part of the image you want to keep.
Click Download to save your 800x800 pixel image.
For a custom size, use Manual Resize and type your own width and height.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a YouTube profile picture?

YouTube recommends 800 x 800 pixels. The image is rendered as a circle, so keep your subject centred.

Why does YouTube reject my channel icon?

Usually the file is over the 4 MB limit, or it is an animated GIF, which is not allowed. Resize and compress, then upload again.

Will my logo still be readable as a YouTube avatar?

At comment size the icon is only about 48 pixels, so small text in a logo disappears. Use a simple mark or a tightly cropped face.

Does the channel icon have to be square?

Yes. A non square upload will be cropped by YouTube, so crop it to 1:1 yourself to control the result.

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