Medium specs
Medium author photo size: ~1000×1000 square for the byline circle
Photo size & upload specs
- Pixel dimensions
- 1000×1000 recommended
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1 (square)
- File size cap
- Under 5 MB
- Ideal upload
- 1000×1000 to 2000×2000
- Formats
- JPG or PNG
- Circle-crop safe area
- Keep the face centered for the byline circle. Soft headroom above the hair; avoid wide environmental crops that shrink the face.
Author bylines and publication headers show a small circle; upload square and sharp.
Medium author photos work best around 1000×1000 square (up to 2000×2000), under 5 MB, JPG/PNG. Bylines and publication headers show a small circle.
Center the face with soft headroom; avoid wide environmental crops that shrink you in the byline. HeadshotCam + Writer, Brand Strategist, or Polished & Pro meets those specs from one selfie.
Built for Medium Author Photo
1000×1000 recommended — sized for Medium
Upload 1:1 (square), 1000×1000 to 2000×2000 ideal, under 5 mb. JPG or PNG — no awkward zoom, no clipped chin.
Circle-crop safe framing
Keep the face centered for the byline circle. Soft headroom above the hair; avoid wide environmental crops that shrink the face.
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 Medium Author Photo.
Tips
- 1 Editorial-feel beats corporate-feel. Soft window light is the byline classic.
- 2 Solid colour top — the photo is about your face, not the outfit.
- 3 Slight smile, considered expression.
- 4 Use the same photo on Substack, Medium, and LinkedIn. Cross-platform exposure builds byline recognition.
FAQs
What size should my Medium photo be?
Medium expects 1000×1000 recommended at 1:1 (square), under 5 mb, in JPG or PNG. Practical upload: 1000×1000 to 2000×2000. Author bylines and publication headers show a small circle; upload square and sharp.
How do I keep my face inside the Medium circle crop?
Keep the face centered for the byline circle. Soft headroom above the hair; avoid wide environmental crops that shrink the face.
Will it pass on Medium?
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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