Stack Overflow specs
Stack Overflow photo size: 128×128+ square for the feed circle
Photo size & upload specs
- Pixel dimensions
- 128×128 minimum
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1 (square)
- File size cap
- Under 2 MB
- Ideal upload
- 512×512 to 1024×1024
- Formats
- JPG or PNG
- Circle-crop safe area
- Tight center crop for the answer-feed avatar. Solid background; patterns turn to noise at feed size.
Stack Overflow avatars need at least 128×128; 512×512–1024×1024 square under 2 MB looks sharp in the answer feed. The UI shows a circle next to every post.
Tight center crop, solid background — patterns turn to noise at feed size. HeadshotCam + Lead Dev, Clean & Modern, or CTO gives you a circle-ready engineer avatar from one selfie.
Built for Stack Overflow Profile Photo
128×128 minimum — sized for Stack Overflow
Upload 1:1 (square), 512×512 to 1024×1024 ideal, under 2 mb. JPG or PNG — no awkward zoom, no clipped chin.
Circle-crop safe framing
Tight center crop for the answer-feed avatar. Solid background; patterns turn to noise at feed size.
Edit with words
Type "remove glasses", "navy blazer", or "lighter background" — the AI updates the detail while your face stays the same.
High-res, no watermark
Download print-quality files — no tiny logos, no "made with" stamps in the corner.
Best styles
Our picks for Stack Overflow Profile Photo.
Tips
- 1 Tight crop, solid colour background.
- 2 Match the photo on GitHub. Engineers cross-check.
- 3 Refresh when you change companies. Otherwise leave it alone.
- 4 Closed-mouth or slight smile reads "calm operator".
FAQs
What size should my Stack Overflow photo be?
Stack Overflow expects 128×128 minimum at 1:1 (square), under 2 mb, in JPG or PNG. Practical upload: 512×512 to 1024×1024.
How do I keep my face inside the Stack Overflow circle crop?
Tight center crop for the answer-feed avatar. Solid background; patterns turn to noise at feed size.
Will it pass on Stack Overflow?
Yes. The output is a realistic likeness of you, not a cartoon or filter. Pick a Foundations or Corporate style and the photo reads as a normal studio shoot.
Can I keep my face exactly the same?
Yes — your face, hair, and skin tone stay locked. Only clothing, lighting, and background change.
How fast is generation?
Most headshots are ready in 5 to 15 seconds. You can iterate, then "Edit with words" for tweaks, all in under a minute.
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