What is the recommended size for a Telegram profile picture?

The standard size for Telegram profile photos is 512 x 512 pixels.

Telegram Profile Picture Size & Resizer Guide

Exact 512 × 512 px dimensions, video avatar specifications, and circular crop protection for Telegram profile pictures.

Telegram Profile Photo Specifications

Telegram uses a 512 × 512 pixel square canvas for personal profile photos, bot avatars, and channel icons. Telegram displays profile images inside a circular crop in chat lists and user profile headers.

Multi-Platform Workflow

Use How to Use One Photo for All Social Media Profiles to prepare a single high-res square photo suitable for Telegram, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Compare specifications in our Profile Picture Size Guide for All Platforms.