YouTube Profile Picture Size: 98×98 px (Square)
Upload a square JPG, GIF, BMP or PNG up to 15 MB. YouTube displays the profile picture at 98×98 px, cropped to a circle; it does not publish a recommended upload size.
YouTube profile picture specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 98×98 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Max file size | 15 MB |
| Formats | JPG, GIF (not animated), BMP, PNG |
Verified Oct 16, 2026against YouTube Help: manage your channel branding
- 98×98 px is the display size. Commonly quoted upload sizes such as 800×800 are not in YouTube Help.
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