About this tool
This tool is for turning a square or rectangular photo into a circular profile picture or avatar — the kind almost every social network, messaging app and forum uses for profile pictures. The area outside the circle is made transparent, so it looks clean on any background color.
How to use it
- Choose a photo from your device.
- Drag to position your photo within the circular guide, and use the zoom slider to crop in tighter.
- Download the result as a PNG with a transparent background outside the circle.
Frequently asked questions
Will the downloaded image actually be transparent outside the circle?
Yes — it's saved as a PNG, which supports transparency, so the corners outside the circle are see-through rather than filled with a solid color.
What size is the final image?
It's exported at a fixed square size suitable for most profile picture uploads; most platforms will resize it further to fit their own requirements.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No — the cropping happens entirely in your browser using a canvas. Your photo is never uploaded to a server.