When picking or editing a gaming or anime PFP, keep the face cropped and...

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When picking or editing a gaming or anime PFP, keep the face cropped and focused for easy recognition at small sizes. Use a strong silhouette and high contrast between the character and background so details don’t get lost in that tiny circle