In 2025, Telegram avatars—also known as profile pictures or DPs—can now be personalized in multiple creative ways:
- Traditional Static Image: You can set a standard photo or logo as your avatar. It should ideally be a square image in jpg, jpeg, bmp, or png format, with an ideal size of 500×500 pixels and a minimum of 300×300 pixels [1].
- Video and Animated Avatars: Telegram allows you to set a short video (maximum 15 seconds) as your profile avatar, making your profile stand out and be more dynamic. You can select a specific video fragment and set a cover frame. The process is available for both Android and iOS—just go to settings, then choose to set a new photo or video for your profile [2].
- AI-Generated Avatars: With the rise of AI tools like Stable Diffusion and MidJourney, you can now create unique AI-generated avatars. To do this, upload a clear selfie to the app, choose a style, and save the result to use as your Telegram DP [3] [10].
- Animated Emojis and Stickers: Telegram also enables the use of animated emojis or stickers as your display picture, adding another layer of expression and personality [3].
- Multiple Avatars: Advanced users often use multiple profile pictures, cycling through them or displaying different personas for varied contacts [3].
For those managing groups or channels, the process is similar. Make sure your chosen avatar is visually clear when displayed in a circular format, as all Telegram avatars are displayed this way. Bright and high-quality images are recommended for better visibility in chats and lists [1].
Design inspiration for 2025 avatars frequently draws from trends in graphic design, AI art, and branding principles, with many creators sharing ideas and finished avatars on platforms like Pinterest [6] [8].
If you are referring to Avatar: The Last Airbender or a related franchise, note that "Avatar" in that context references upcoming media (like the animated movie releasing in October 2025), but this is separate from Telegram profile pictures [4].
Let me know if you need a guide for a specific device or more technical details for designing a 2025-style Telegram avatar.