Most apps display profile pictures as circles, and a square photo can lose an ear or a chin when it is rounded. This tool lets you see exactly what will show: drag the photo to position it inside the circle and use the zoom slider to frame your face. Add a colored border if you like, pick an output size of 256, 512 or 1024 pixels or keep the original, and download.
The result is a PNG with a transparent background outside the circle, so it sits cleanly on any website, slide, email signature or Discord, Slack and WhatsApp profile. The cropping is done in your browser and the photo stays on your device.
How to use the Circle Crop Image tool
- Choose a photo from your device.
- Drag the image to move it inside the circle and use the zoom slider to frame it.
- Optionally add a border and choose its color and width.
- Select an output size and download the round PNG.
Why use ToolOrca Circle Crop Image
- Drag to position, slider to zoom
- Transparent PNG outside the circle
- Optional colored border
- Output 256, 512, 1024 px or original
- Works with touch on mobile
- No uploads, no account
Framing a good round avatar
Keep your eyes roughly one third from the top of the circle and leave a little space above your head. Zoom in so your face fills about half to two thirds of the circle; at small sizes such as chat lists, a face that is too small becomes unrecognisable.
A size of 512 pixels is plenty for nearly every social network and stays sharp on high-resolution screens. Use 1024 pixels if you plan to print it or use it as a large image on a website.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the corner area transparent?
The image is saved as PNG with an alpha channel, so everything outside the circle is see-through. On a white page it looks white, on a dark page it looks dark.
Will the circle still look round if an app crops it again?
Yes. Apps that display avatars as circles show it as intended, and apps that show squares will display your circle on a transparent background.
Can I save it as JPG?
JPG cannot store transparency, so the tool exports PNG. If you need a JPG, convert the PNG afterwards with our PNG to JPG converter and choose a background color.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Cropping is done locally in your browser and your photo is never uploaded.