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Resize to IG Profile Photo

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Summary

Instagram profile photos are displayed as small circles, with a recommendation size of 320 x 320 pixels. Because it's round, the angle of the image will be cut and the subject should be in the middle. Uploading higher-resolution square images, such as 1080 x 1080, helps the photo stay sharp on a modern screen. Avoid complicated details because profile pictures appear very small in the list of comments and searches.

Key points

The reference size of a profile photo is 320 x 320 pixels with a 1:1 ratio.
The photo is displayed in a circular frame so that the angle is cut
The main subject should be right in the middle.
Upload higher resolution to keep it sharp on the retina screen
Use a simple background and enough contrast

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