The recommended WhatsApp profile picture size is ideally 500 x 500 pixels, with a minimum size of 192 x 192 pixels. The image should be square-shaped (1:1 ratio) and can be in JPG or PNG format. WhatsApp automatically crops the profile picture into a circular shape when displayed on the homepage, so important elements or parts of the face should not be placed near the edges to avoid being cut off. The maximum size accepted is 640 x 640 pixels, with larger images automatically resized by WhatsApp

. For best results:

• The face should occupy at least 60% of the photo.
• Use a clear, friendly facial expression.
• Avoid selfies and poor lighting.
• Choose a suitable background that does not distract from the face

Several online tools allow cropping, resizing, and editing images to fit WhatsApp profile picture requirements