Resize Image for WhatsApp
WhatsApp shows a profile picture inside a circle cut from a square, so a square photo of 500 x 500 pixels is sharp enough for every screen and small in size. Stickers are 512 x 512 pixel WebP files. A static sticker has to be under 100 KB. For a sticker choose WebP as the output format and lower the quality if the file is too large.
Sizes at a glance
| Size | Pixels | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 500 x 500 | Shown as a circle |
| Sticker | 512 x 512 WebP | Static stickers must be under 100 KB |
| Status | 1,080 x 1,920 | 9:16, full screen |
How to use this page
- Add your photo.
- Choose a size in the Preset size list. The width, height and unit are filled in.
- Look at the result. If the crop cuts something you need, change Aspect ratio to Fit with padding.
- Download the file.
Tips
- Keep the face or logo in the middle of the square. The circle cuts the corners.
- For a sticker with a transparent background, start from a PNG and choose WebP as the output. Transparency is kept.
- Chat photos are recompressed by WhatsApp anyway. To send a photo without loss, send it as a document.
- If a profile photo is rejected, pick the Fill and crop mode and a size of at least 500 x 500.
Other sizes and purposes
Purposes: Passport photo, Visa photo, Instagram, YouTube thumbnail, Ecommerce. File sizes: 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB. See also the guide to resizing images.