What size is a Threads profile picture?

Threads uses a square profile picture recommended at 320 by 320 pixels and displayed as a circle. Upload at least 320 pixels square so it stays sharp on retina screens; the corners are cropped away by the circle mask.

Does Threads have a banner or cover photo?

Threads does not have a traditional profile banner like X or Facebook. Your profile picture, bio, and link are the visible branding, so this tool focuses on the assets Threads actually displays.

What is the best image size for a Threads post?

A single post image works best at 1080 by 1350 pixels (4:5 portrait), which fills the most feed space. Square 1080 by 1080 and landscape 1080 by 566 are also supported without cropping.

Why does my Threads profile picture look cropped?

Threads masks the square image into a circle, so anything in the corners is hidden. Keep faces and logos centred inside the circular safe zone, roughly the middle 80 percent of the square.

What file format should I use for Threads images?

Use JPG for photos and PNG for graphics with text or transparency. Keep files under 8 MB and at least 320 pixels on the short edge to avoid Threads upscaling and softening the image.

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Threads profile & image sizes

Threads keeps things simple: there is no large cover banner, so your profile picture, bio and link do the branding work, and your post images carry the visual content. This tool lists the exact pixel dimensions, aspect ratios and safe zones for each so your assets stay crisp and uncropped.

How it works

Threads displays the profile picture as a circle cut from a square upload, so the recommended export is a square at least 320×320 px with the important content kept inside the circular safe zone (roughly the central 80%). Post images are shown at their native aspect ratio within supported bounds — portrait 4:5 fills the most feed space, while square 1:1 and landscape 1.91:1 are also accepted. The tool maps each asset to its target pixels and minimum upload size.

Tips & notes

Export profile pictures at 2× (e.g. 640×640 px) for sharpness on retina phones.
Keep logos and faces centred — the circular crop hides the corners.
For posts, 1080×1350 portrait is the highest-impact size in the feed.
Use JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with text; keep files under 8 MB.