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WhatsApp image sizes 2026

WhatsApp compresses images on send. Pre-resizing to the recommended size gives compression the best quality to work with.

Profile photo / DP (recommended)

Displayed as a circle - keep subject centred, away from edges

800 × 800 px

1:1

Status / Story

Full-screen vertical. Keep content in the centre 1080×1420 px safe zone

1080 × 1920 px

9:16

Chat image

Pre-resize to retain more quality after WhatsApp's compression

1280 × 720 px

16:9

Sticker

Exact requirement. Artwork should fit within centre 480×480 px. Export as WebP under 100 KB

512 × 512 px

1:1

Business catalog product image

Square format for consistent display in WhatsApp Business catalog

600 × 600 px

1:1

Send as Document to skip compression. In WhatsApp, tap the attachment icon → Document and pick your image file. WhatsApp will deliver it at full resolution without any quality reduction.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best image size for a WhatsApp profile photo in 2026?

The recommended WhatsApp profile photo size is 800×800 pixels at a 1:1 aspect ratio. WhatsApp displays profile photos as circles, so keep faces and logos centred and avoid placing important elements near the corners. The absolute minimum is 192×192 pixels, but anything below 500×500 may look soft on modern high-resolution screens.

What size should a WhatsApp Status image be?

WhatsApp Status images should be 1080×1920 pixels at a 9:16 aspect ratio to fill the screen edge-to-edge on modern phones. Keep important text and content within the centre 1080×1420 px safe zone to avoid being covered by the WhatsApp UI elements at the top and bottom.

How do I send a photo on WhatsApp without losing quality?

WhatsApp automatically compresses images sent as photos. To preserve full quality, resize your image to the target dimensions first (which gives WhatsApp's compressor the best starting point), or send the image as a Document instead of a Photo - this bypasses compression entirely and delivers the exact file you selected.

What are the requirements for WhatsApp stickers?

WhatsApp stickers must be exactly 512×512 pixels and saved in WebP format under 100 KB. Leave a 16-pixel transparent margin around the edges so your artwork fits within the effective 480×480 px design area. Use the Sticker preset in this tool to resize your image to 512×512 before converting to WebP.