Slack / Teams avatar headshot:1:1 crop, in your browser
Square avatar for Slack, Teams, Discord and most workplace chat apps. Optimised for circular crops.
Make a Slack / Teams avatar photoSpec at a glance
Tips for a great Slack / Teams avatar headshot
- 1:1 square: apps will mask it to a circle, so centre your face
- Bigger head crop reads better at thumbnail size
- Strong contrast against the background avoids the 'mystery person' look
- A relaxed smile beats a stiff pose in casual chat tools
Ready to make your Slack / Teams avatar headshot?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the headshot toolSlack / Teams avatar headshot FAQ
What resolution should a Slack / Teams avatar photo be?+
Aim for a 1:1 crop and export at 800 px on the long edge. That's what this tool produces by default. It's sharp enough for chat avatar (1:1, circular crop) without being needlessly large. Your face should fill roughly 75% of the frame height so it reads well at the size it'll actually be shown.
What aspect ratio does a Slack / Teams avatar photo use?+
A Slack / Teams avatar photo uses a 1:1 ratio (Chat avatar (1:1, circular crop)). The cropper here is locked to 1:1, so you can't accidentally upload a square where a portrait is expected, or the other way around. Drag and zoom to frame your face. The shape stays correct.
Is my photo uploaded to a server for the Slack / Teams avatar headshot?+
No. Cropping, background fill, and the AI background-removal model all run in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device, which matters for a slack / teams avatar photo that may carry your real name and face.
What background works best for a Slack / Teams avatar photo?+
For a slack / teams avatar photo, a plain or softly blurred background reads cleanest at the size it's shown. You can pick a solid colour, choose a scene preset, or use the in-browser AI background removal to drop in a clean backdrop. Avoid busy backgrounds, as they compete with your face once the image is small.