Guides
Short, practical answers to the questions people ask about profile pictures.
Gmail profile picture not updating? How to fix it
Why the old picture sticks around, and what to check when others can't see your new one.
Google profile picture size and requirements
The pixel size, file types and limits for a Google Account photo, and how to frame it.
How to create a circle profile picture
When a round photo helps, when it doesn't, and how to make a clean transparent circle.
How to make your Gmail profile picture animated
Create a GIF, set it on your Google Account, and know where it will and won't move.
LinkedIn profile picture size and tips
LinkedIn's photo requirements, why GIFs are rejected, and tips for a photo that works small.
What makes a good profile picture
Framing, light, backgrounds and file choices for a photo that works at 32 pixels.