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Crop Image to Circle

Turn a photo into a round profile picture.

or drop an image anywhere on this page

JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF or BMP

  • Files never leave your device
  • Free, no sign-up
  • No watermark

How to use Crop Image to Circle

  1. Choose a picture, or drag it onto the page.
  2. Check the preview. The circle is cut from the centre of the picture.
  3. Set the circle size in pixels if you need a specific size.
  4. Keep PNG or WebP as the format, press Crop to circle and download.

About this tool

A circle needs a square to sit in, so the tool first takes the biggest centred square from your picture: a photo 1000 pixels wide and 600 tall gives a 600 by 600 square, taken from the middle. The circle is then cut from that square and everything outside it becomes transparent.

By default the circle is the full size of that square, so no detail is lost. You can enter a smaller size, such as 400 or 512 pixels, for an avatar. Entering a larger size enlarges the picture, which can make it look soft.

Transparent outside areas need PNG or WebP. In JPG the area outside the circle turns white. Because the crop is always centred, move the face or subject to the middle of the original first, or crop the picture with the Crop, Rotate and Flip tool.

Practical uses

  • Round profile pictures for social accounts, chat apps and forums.
  • Team photos and avatars for a website or presentation.
  • Circular logos and badges on a transparent background.

Tips for better results

  • Make sure the subject is near the centre of the original, because the crop is always centred.
  • 512 pixels is a common avatar size and keeps files small.
  • Use PNG for the sharpest edge and full transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose which part of the picture is cropped?

The circle is always cut from the centre. To change the area, crop the picture first with the Crop, Rotate and Flip tool.

Why is there a white background?

JPG cannot store transparency. Choose PNG or WebP.

What size will the file be?

The preview shows the output size. By default it is the shorter side of your picture.

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Your image is processed in your browser on your own device. It is not uploaded to Paul Digital or any other server, and nothing is stored once you close the page.