As wide as the photo’s short side. Resize it to 400 px or so if you need it smaller.

Can I remove the background too?

Yes: remove the background first, then crop the result into a circle.

Make a round profile picture

Drop a portrait or logo and choose Circle, then drag the frame to the part you want.

Drop your photo into Circle crop.
Drag the frame on the photo so the face sits in the middle; Zoom in changes its size.
The round picture appears on the right, with clear corners that suit any background.
Save it, or Copy image and paste it straight into your profile.

How big is it?: As wide as the photo’s short side. Resize it to 400 px or so if you need it smaller.
Can I remove the background too?: Yes: remove the background first, then crop the result into a circle.

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