How to Circle Crop a Photo
Crop any photo into a perfect circle with a transparent background, ideal for avatars. Follow the steps in your browser.
The fastest way to a circular avatar: crop a photo into a perfect circle with a transparent background, all in your browser.
How it works
The short answer
Open the circle crop tool, add your photo, center the circle on the subject, and export. The result is a perfect circle with a transparent background, ready for any avatar or badge.
Why a transparent circle
Avatars, profile pictures and overlays look clean on any background when the outside of the circle is transparent. That is exactly what circle cropping produces, and it works wherever you place the image.
Center the subject
Place the circle so the key part of the photo, usually the face, sits in the middle. That keeps the subject fully visible in the round crop instead of cutting off the chin or forehead.
Where circle crops fit
Circle crops are perfect for social profile pictures, app avatars and badges. Pair one with the right resize for the platform, such as 512 by 512 for chat apps or 640 by 640 for WhatsApp.
Add a border if needed
Many profile pictures look better with a subtle ring around the circle. Export the transparent circle first, then use the add border tool to draw a ring in any width and color.
Keep it private
The crop runs entirely in your browser, so your photo is never uploaded while you make it round.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a photo round?
Open the circle crop tool, upload your photo, and download the transparent circle result.
Does circle crop keep transparency?
Yes. The area outside the circle becomes transparent, perfect for avatars and overlays.
What is circle crop used for?
Profile pictures, app avatars and badges where a round, transparent image is needed.
What size should my circle avatar be?
Export at the target size, such as 512 by 512 for chat avatars or 640 by 640 for WhatsApp profiles.