Instagram profile picture size
The recommended Instagram profile picture size is 320 × 320 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio).
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Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (px) | 320 × 320 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Max file size | 30MB |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG |
| Minimum resolution | 110x110 |
| Color mode | sRGB |
Design at this size with Moda
Start with a canvas pre-set to 320×320px and let AI generate your design.
Create an Instagram profile picture →Design tips
Instagram profile pictures are stored at 320×320 pixels and displayed as a circle. They appear at 110×110px in the feed and 150×150px on your profile page. Upload at the full 320×320px resolution so it stays sharp everywhere, especially on high-density displays.
- •Upload at 320×320px even though it displays smaller — Instagram stores the full resolution for high-DPI screens.
- •Design within a circle guide — corners will be cropped since Instagram displays profile pictures as circles.
- •Use a close-up face or a simple, recognizable logo — profile pictures are tiny in the feed.
What you need to know
Instagram profile pictures are stored at 320×320 pixels but displayed at different sizes across the app: 110×110px next to posts in the feed, 150×150px on the profile page, and as small as 32×32px in comment threads and notifications. The image is always displayed as a circle, so corners of the square upload are permanently cropped.
Because the profile picture appears at such small sizes throughout the app, simplicity is essential. Detailed photographs, small text, and intricate logos become unrecognizable at 32px. The most effective profile pictures use a tightly cropped face, a bold single letter, or a high-contrast logo mark that reads clearly even at thumbnail scale.
Your Instagram profile picture is separate from your Facebook profile picture (unlike some Meta services that share them). Changing one does not affect the other. However, if you use Instagram Login for third-party apps, your profile picture may appear in those apps at even smaller sizes.
How to create an Instagram profile picture at the right size
- 1Open Moda and create a new canvas at 320×320 pixels.
- 2Design your Instagram profile picture using AI generation or start from a blank canvas.
- 3Export as JPG and upload to Instagram.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Instagram profile picture?
Instagram profile pictures are 320×320 pixels (1:1 square). They display as a circle at 110×110px in the feed and 150×150px on the profile page.
Why does my Instagram profile picture look blurry?
Upload at 320×320px minimum. Smaller images get upscaled and look blurry. Use PNG for logos or JPG at maximum quality for photos.
Same format on other platforms
Specs last verified: March 15, 2026. Dimensions may change as platforms update their requirements.