Crop an image into a circle

Choose the part of the picture you want inside the circle and download it as a PNG with a see-through background.

Drop an image here

Your files stay on your device. You can also paste or drag files in.

How to crop an image into a circle

  1. Add a picture.
  2. Drag the square to choose the area. The circle shows what will be kept.
  3. Choose an output size, or leave it at the original.
  4. Press Make the circle and download the PNG.

Good to know

  • The result is always a PNG with a transparent background outside the circle.
  • 512 pixels is plenty for most profile picture uploads. Larger files just take longer to load.
  • Sites that want a square upload will round it themselves. Use this only when you need the circle baked in.

Questions

Why is the file a PNG?

Only PNG can have transparent corners. A JPG would have to fill them with a solid colour.

Can I make an oval?

No, this always makes a circle. Use the crop tool for other shapes.

What size should a profile picture be?

Most sites accept anything from 400 to 1000 pixels square. 512 is a safe choice.

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