Threads profile photos display best at 320×320 pixels minimum, but 640×640 pixels is recommended for sharp display on high-resolution screens. The circular crop means centering is essential.
Recommended Size
640 × 640
pixels

Threads displays profile photos at various sizes across the app. 640×640 pixels ensures sharp display on high-density phone screens. Since Threads syncs with Instagram, this size works perfectly for both platforms.

Like Instagram, Threads crops profile photos to circles. Keep important content centered and away from corners. Your profile photo is your identity in every thread—make sure it's recognizable at small sizes.

Upload your photo and resize it to 640×640 pixels. Check the circular crop preview. Download and upload to Threads or update via your connected Instagram account.
Select a photo that represents you well. It should be recognizable even at small sizes in the feed.
Upload your photo and resize it to 640×640 pixels for optimal Threads display.
Position your face or logo in the center. Preview the circular crop to ensure nothing important is cut.
Open Threads, go to your profile, and update your profile photo.
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The recommended Threads profile photo size is 640×640 pixels. This ensures sharp display across all areas of the app on high-resolution devices.
Here are more Threads asset sizes with their own dimensions.