Avatar Downloader

YouTube Profile Picture Downloader — Full HD Channel Avatars in 1 Click

Download any YouTube channel's avatar or profile picture in full 800x800 HD resolution for design reference or profile customization.

Channel Avatar Preview
Maximum Quality
800 x 800 (HD Avatar)
Download 800x800
Standard Quality
400 x 400 (Web Standard)
Download 400x400
High-Resolution Avatars

Why Download High-Res Channel Pictures?

Original 800x800 Source
Extract the uncompressed master picture uploaded by the creator rather than small thumbnail crops.
Cross-Platform Branding
Ensure consistent branding across Discord, Twitter, Twitch, and TikTok by reusing verified channel logos.
Instant 1-Click Save
No right-clicking inspect element or fiddling with source code. Download clean PNG/JPG files directly.
Avatar Guide

The Complete YouTube Profile Picture & Channel Icon Guide

Your YouTube profile picture (often called a PFP, channel icon, or avatar) represents your channel's visual identity everywhere on YouTube: next to your video titles in search results, beside every comment you post, in subscription feeds, and on your channel homepage.

1. Resolution & Scaling Specifications

  • Original Upload Source (800 × 800 px): YouTube recommends uploading a square image at minimum 800×800. This is the master file stored on Google's User Content CDN.
  • Channel Header Render (176 × 176 px): Displayed on desktop computer channel homepages.
  • Search & Video Page Badge (48 × 48 px): Displayed below video players beside the channel name and subscribe button.
  • Comment Section Avatar (32 × 32 px): The smallest scale where your icon must remain distinct and identifiable.

2. The Circular Crop Rule: Avoiding Cut-Off Branding

Even though YouTube requests an 800×800 square image, the platform automatically renders it with a circular mask. This means the outer corners of your image are entirely invisible. When designing channel logos, ensure all critical typography, icons, and facial contours sit comfortably inside a central circle with at least 15% margin on all sides.

Why Use YTMediaSave Avatar Grabber?

Feature YTMediaSave Right-Click "Save Image" Third-Party Tools
Image Resolution ✓ Master 800×800 HD ✗ Low-res 48×48 or 176×176 ⚠ Often compressed
Square Master vs Circle Crop ✓ Uncropped Original Square ✗ Cropped with circle mask ⚠ Inconsistent
URL Flexibility ✓ Handle, Video, or Channel Link ✗ Must navigate to page ✗ Channel ID only

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download someone's YouTube profile picture on mobile?
Copy any video link or channel handle from the YouTube app, paste it into YTMediaSave, tap "Get Profile Picture", and hold down or click "Download 800x800 HD" to save directly to your photo album.
Can I use a downloaded profile picture for my own channel?
No. Channel profile pictures and logos are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may download them for design analysis, research, or archival purposes, but you cannot impersonate another creator.
Why does the downloaded avatar look sharper than on YouTube?
YouTube aggressively downsamples avatars to 32px-176px to save bandwidth. Our tool accesses the original uncompressed 800×800 master source directly from Google's static media server.
Lucas Miller
Verified Technical Reviewer

Lucas Miller

Based in Austin, Texas, Lucas brings 8+ years of focused experience across digital media architecture, video SEO, platform analytics, and audience growth strategies. He leads editorial research and technical verification at YTMediaSave.