How to make your profile picture
- Choose a photo where your face is clear and well lit.
- Centre your face in the circle with drag and zoom.
- Pick a style: story ring, solid border or no border, and a background colour if you like.
- Choose the app under Download settings: WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, Discord, Telegram or Google.
- Download and upload it to your profile.
Tips for a better profile photo
- Use daylight from a window in front of you; avoid strong light from behind.
- Keep your face at about two thirds of the circle so it is recognisable even when small.
- A plain or blurred background makes your face stand out. Use our background remover to change it.
- Use the same picture on all your accounts so people recognise you.
Private: your photo never leaves your device
Every HayaPhoto tool works inside your web browser. Your picture is not uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see it, store it or use it. That makes it safe for passport photos, ID documents and family pictures. When you close the page, the photo is gone from our tool.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a profile picture be?
Most apps show profile pictures as small circles but store them larger. A square of 640 × 640 pixels or more looks sharp almost everywhere. See our guide to profile picture sizes for each app.
Why is my WhatsApp DP cut off?
WhatsApp shows your photo as a circle, so the corners of a square photo are hidden. Place your face in the middle of the circle here and it will look exactly the same in WhatsApp.
How do I add a ring like an Instagram story?
Under Border choose “Story ring”. You can change the three colours of the gradient and the width of the ring.