Resize and crop a GitHub profile photo to a centered 500×500 square, saved as a JPG of up to 500 KB. The image is prepared in your browser and is never uploaded to a server.
Your image is processed only in this browser. It is never uploaded to a server, stored or shared, and no account is needed. Check the destination’s current requirements before uploading.
The image is centered and the output dimensions adapt to the file-size limit. Keep the main subject near the center for a clear crop. File sizes use decimal units: 1 KB = 1,000 bytes and 1 MB = 1,000 KB. Your image is processed on your device.
GitHub profile image size: what this tool makes
This tool prepares a centered 500×500 pixel JPG and aims to keep the file at or below 500 KB. If you use a logo, keep its main shape away from the square’s edges so it remains recognizable at small sizes. Review the crop before downloading and check GitHub’s current upload requirements before adding it to your account.
How it works
- Choose the image you want as your GitHub avatar.
- Check the 500×500 preset and the 500 KB limit, then select Prepare.
- Look at the preview to confirm the subject is centered.
- Download the JPG and upload it in your GitHub profile settings.
GitHub profile picture dimensions: resize to 500×500 pixels
GitHub shows your avatar in many places, from commit history to pull request threads, and often at a small size. A 500×500 square gives room to stay sharp when it is scaled down. The tool centers the image and crops it to a square, so place the main subject in the middle of the original.
Developer avatars often work well as a simple portrait, a clean logo or a character. Whatever you choose, check it at a small size in the preview.
Because the avatar is public, think about what it says about you before uploading. A photo of yourself, a clear logo or a simple graphic are common choices. Whatever you pick, make sure you have the right to use it, especially if it is a brand mark or someone else's artwork.
To set the GitHub profile picture size with this tool's preset, choose your image and make two clicks: select Prepare, then download the JPG. The 500×500 preset and 500 KB limit are already set, so check the centered preview before you upload it to your profile settings.
Make a GitHub avatar under 500 KB
Avatars load on every page that shows your name, so a small file keeps those pages light. The tool compresses the JPG to stay under 500 KB and adjusts the dimensions only if compression alone is not enough. Sizes are decimal, so 500 KB is 500,000 bytes.
Logos and flat graphics compress especially well, while detailed photos may need a larger source image to look crisp.
Crop a logo or illustration for a square avatar
A wide logo can lose its edges when it is cropped to a square, so place the part you want to keep near the center before you prepare it. Existing backgrounds stay in the output, and transparent areas become white, which helps a logo with transparency look clean on GitHub's light and dark themes.
If the avatar is for an organization rather than a person, check the crop carefully so the mark is not cut off. After uploading, check the avatar on your profile page and beside a recent comment to see it at a small size.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a GitHub profile picture?
This tool's preset is a centered 500×500 square as a JPG of up to 500 KB. GitHub's own upload rules can change, so check the profile settings page for current guidance.
How do I set a profile photo on GitHub?
Download the prepared JPG, open your GitHub profile settings and upload it as your public profile picture.
How do I keep a logo in the crop?
Move the logo toward the center of the original image before you select Prepare. The tool crops to a square, so anything near the edges may be removed.
What file does this avatar tool create?
It creates a JPG up to 500 KB, sized to 500×500 pixels. Transparent areas become white.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The image is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to a server. No account is needed.
What is the file size limit for a GitHub profile picture?
This tool's preset keeps the JPG under 500 KB, which is 500,000 bytes. GitHub's own upload rules can change, so check your profile settings page for current guidance.
What size is a GitHub organization profile picture?
This tool's preset for an organization avatar is the same: a centered 500×500 square JPG up to 500 KB. Check the crop so the logo is not cut off before you select Prepare.
