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Profilbild

Profilbild is the image that represents a user on digital services such as social networks, forums, messaging apps, or games. It serves as a visual identifier and is usually displayed together with the user name. In many applications the profile picture appears in a circular or square crop and remains visible while the user is online.

Technical aspects include common file formats such as JPEG and PNG, with typical sizes ranging from a

Privacy and safety considerations are important. Profile pictures contribute to personal recognition, so userswahl images carefully.

Cultural and practical aspects include branding and self-presentation. In professional contexts, users may choose neutral or

See also: avatar, profile, privacy settings.

few
hundred
pixels
to
several
megapixels
depending
on
the
platform.
Users
should
consider
how
the
image
looks
at
small
sizes
and
in
different
layouts,
and
many
services
offer
cropping,
filters,
and
optimization
tools.
Accessibility
considerations
include
providing
descriptive
alternative
text
for
the
image.
Privacy
settings
on
many
platforms
allow
control
over
who
can
view
the
image.
If
images
from
third
parties
are
used,
copyright
and
licensing
rights
must
be
respected,
and
impersonation
or
identity
theft
are
generally
prohibited
by
terms
of
service.
formal
pictures,
while
in
private
contexts,
choices
may
reflect
personality,
interests,
or
affiliations.