How to Crop Images & Make Circle Profile Pictures Online (2026)

Learn how to crop photos to 1:1 square, 16:9, or create circular avatars for WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Slack. Free browser-based guide.

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Jeeva

Founder & Developer, PDFBucket

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Perfect cropping for social media & avatars

Every platform requires different photo proportions. Instagram prefers 1:1 squares, YouTube requires 16:9 covers, while WhatsApp, Slack, and LinkedIn work best with circular profile pictures.

Try our free Image Cropper to crop photos to any shape or ratio.

Aspect Ratio Cheat Sheet

Platform	Recommended Aspect Ratio	Use Case
WhatsApp / Slack	1:1 Circle	Profile Picture / Avatar
LinkedIn	1:1 Square or Circle	Profile Photo
YouTube	16:9 Landscape	Video Thumbnail
Instagram Story	9:16 Portrait	Mobile Story

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💬 FAQ

FAQs about Image Tools

Everything you might be wondering — answered.

How do I make a circular profile picture?+

Upload your photo to PDFBucket's Image Cropper, select the 'Circle Avatar' preset, and download as PNG. The outer corners are rendered 100% transparent.

What is the best aspect ratio for Instagram posts?+

1:1 Square (1080x1080) or 4:5 Portrait (1080x1350). For Instagram Stories, use 9:16.

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