When choosing or editing a gaming or anime PFP, pick a clean silhouette and...

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When choosing or editing a gaming or anime PFP, pick a clean silhouette and crop tightly around the face so it’s easy to recognize at a small size. Keep the background simple and avoid text, since tiny details get lost in circular icons