Resize image for an X profile photo
Resize to X's recommended 400 × 400 px profile photo, under the 2 MB limit.
Drop an image, or choose a file
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC or GIF. Any size.
Your file never leaves your device
X (Twitter) limits
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 px recommended, max 2 MB | help.x.com |
Limits verified Oct 2, 2026 against official sources.
Report an outdated limitWhy files fail on X (Twitter)
X profile photos are limited to 2 MB, and phone photos are often larger. They're also shown as a circle, so off center photos crop badly.
What this preset does
This preset crops a centered square at 400 × 400 px and keeps it under 2 MB.
Questions
- What size is an X profile photo?
- 400 × 400 px is recommended, with a 2 MB maximum, as JPEG, GIF or PNG.
- Why won't X accept my photo?
- The most common reason is a file over 2 MB.
- What about the header?
- Use the X header preset for 1500 × 500.