Crop an image into a circle

Cut a round section out of any picture — transparent corners, exported as PNG, done entirely in your browser.

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Crop a picture into a circle

A round crop is what a profile picture usually needs. Most platforms mask the image themselves, but the moment it appears somewhere that does not — a slide, a signature, a website of your own — a square photo suddenly has corners again. Cutting the circle into the file solves that once.

Drag the selection over the part you want and the frame stays square, because a circle can only come out of a square. The preview shows the round shape, so you can see what will survive before you export.

The result is always a PNG. That is not a preference but a necessity: only PNG stores transparency, and without it the corners would come out black or white instead of empty. If the picture then goes somewhere that needs a JPG, the round shape is lost again — a JPG simply cannot hold it.

For a profile picture, leave a little air around the head; platforms often crop a few more pixels off the edge. Everything runs in your browser, so a photo of yourself is cut on your own device and never sent anywhere.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the result a PNG?

Because the corners have to be transparent, and only PNG can store that. A JPG would fill them with black or white.

Can I choose which part becomes the circle?

Yes — drag and resize the selection. It stays square, since the circle is inscribed in it.

What size should a profile picture be?

Most platforms display it small; 400 to 800 pixels across is plenty. Leave a little space around the head, some services crop a few more pixels.

Does it work with a photo from my phone?

Yes, with JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF. The file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.

Can I get a square crop instead?

Yes — switch the circle option off, or use the regular crop tool with its ratio presets.

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