Size specifications for WhatsApp profile, status, and shared images.
640 x 640 pixels - Displays as circle. Best quality recommended.
1080 x 1920 pixels - 9:16 ratio for best display. Vertical format preferred.
1600 x 1600 pixels - Maximum size before compression. Keep under 16MB.
640 x 640 pixels - Square format. Professional quality recommended.
512 x 512 pixels - Displays as square in chat, circle in list.
| Image Type | Dimensions | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Picture | 640 x 640 pixels | Displays as circle. Best quality recommended. | |
| Status Image | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 9:16 ratio for best display. Vertical format preferred. | |
| Shared Image | 1600 x 1600 pixels | Maximum size before compression. Keep under 16MB. | |
| Business Profile Logo | 640 x 640 pixels | Square format. Professional quality recommended. | |
| Group Icon | 512 x 512 pixels | Displays as square in chat, circle in list. |
Users often encounter issues with profile picture when the image is not properly sized at 640 x 640 pixels.
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Users often encounter issues with status image when the image is not properly sized at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
Use our free tool to automatically resize your image to 1080 x 1920 pixels. This ensures perfect display across all devices.
Users often encounter issues with shared image when the image is not properly sized at 1600 x 1600 pixels.
Use our free tool to automatically resize your image to 1600 x 1600 pixels. This ensures perfect display across all devices.
Users often encounter issues with business profile logo when the image is not properly sized at 640 x 640 pixels.
Use our free tool to automatically resize your image to 640 x 640 pixels. This ensures perfect display across all devices.
Users often encounter issues with group icon when the image is not properly sized at 512 x 512 pixels.
Use our free tool to automatically resize your image to 512 x 512 pixels. This ensures perfect display across all devices.
For 2025, whatsapp requires specific dimensions for different image types. Check our complete size guide above for the most up-to-date requirements.
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