How to Make a Picture Round on an Android Device

Cropping pictures into a round shape is a great way to emphasize its subject. It’s also useful when you’re trying to nail your profile picture for your favorite social media account. But as you may have already noticed, Android doesn’t have a native option to allow users to do so.

Luckily, there’s a workaround, which we’ll be explaining in this article. If you’re eager to fine-tune your Android photos to fit your needs, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to find out how to make a picture round on your Android device with ease.

How to Make a Picture Round on an Android Device

The Android operating system is extremely versatile. However, when it comes to making pictures round, users have to rely on outside solutions.

The easiest way to cut pictures into a circular shape is using third-party apps. The great news is that most of them are completely free, so you can play with image cropping all you want.

In this article, we’ll share the three most popular image cropping apps you can download and use for free (one comes with a subscription and free trial).

So, let’s dive right in.

1. Round Photo: Design Clippings

Round Photo: Design Clippings is an excellent app for rounding out your pictures. Additionally, you can crop shapes such as hearts, triangles, crosses, rhombuses, and more. This app is available for free, and it doesn’t come with any hidden costs.

This app allows you to choose between a variety of shapes and play with the picture’s background as well.

You can download the app by following this link.

After the app is installed, follow the steps below to make a picture round on your Android device:

1. Open the newly installed app and allow access to your phone’s gallery. You’ll be taken directly to your gallery.
   
2. Tap on an image you wish to make round.
   
3. Tap on the blue checkmark button in the middle of the screen to confirm your choice.
   
4. The image will appear inside a round shape on a new screen. Drag and drop to fit the picture according to your needs. You can zoom in and out to fit more or less of the content in the circle.
   
5. Adjust the background color if needed in the “Background” section next to “Shape.”
   
6. Use the “Move” section to change the picture’s position and angle.
   
7. Hit “Save” once you finish editing.
   

A new album will appear in your gallery called “RoundPhoto,” containing all work done in this app. You can also share the image on social media or through email directly from the app.

We love Round Photo because of its intuitive interface, free high-quality service, and ease of use.

2. Circle Cutter

Circle Cutter is another popular app for cropping pictures into a circular shape. It has a pretty simple and intuitive interface, much like Round Photo, and it allows you to cut any image into a circle.

This app is free to download from Google Play, and there are no hidden costs.

Simply follow the steps below to crop your image with this app:

1. Launch the application on your Android device.
   
2. Hit the “+” (plus) sign featured in the center of the screen.
   
3. The app will take you to your photo gallery, where you’ll get to select an image you want to cut.
   
4. Once you tap on an image, you’ll see a circle in the center of the app. Simply arrange the photo to include the area you want inside the shape. Note that the rest of the image outside the circle will be removed.
5. Hit the “Crop Now” button to apply the changes.
   
6. Press the “Save” button to save your changes.
   

After editing your first image, a new folder called “Circle Cutter” will appear in your Gallery, where you can access your work.

3. Picsart

Picsart is one of the most feature-dense premium apps for image editing. While the first two solutions above are simpler and come with basic shape-cutting options, PicsArt allows you to be more flexible. This all-in-one editor allows you to play with photo and video design, create collages, swap backgrounds, put on filters, and much more.

Note that this is a premium app. You can start a 12-month subscription that comes with a 7-day trial or pay a monthly fee without the trial. Choosing the 12-month option is better if you want to try out the app and get the most out of its features for one week. Your card won’t be charged before the end of the trial, which you can cancel at any time.

Circular image cropping is one of many features you can use with the free trial after downloading the app from Google Play. A great thing about Picsart is that you have more editing options when it comes to circular crops compared to the free options. You can change the size and shape of the circle any way you like to make the most out of the design.

To do so, follow this link.

After downloading the app, simply follow the steps below to create your new design:

1. Launch the Picsart app on your Android device.
   
2. Create a new account or press “Skip” to jump straight to the app.
   
3. Choose the plan that works best for you (12-month vs. 1-month subscription).
   
4. Once you settle on the subscription plan, hit the “+” (plus) sign at the bottom of the screen.
   
5. Upload an image from your gallery that you want to crop into a round shape.
   
6. Hit the “Tools” icon and press the “Shape Crop” option from the pop-up grid.
   
7. Select the circle shape and adjust the picture accordingly. Reshape and resize the circle however you like using the two-way arrow. You can also stretch the circle vertically and horizontally for a more narrow or wider shape.
   
8. Press “Next” from the top right-hand corner of the screen.
9. Add borders or adjust the color and thickness of the design. If you don’t want to make further changes, slide all the way left from the Size scale.
   
10. Tap “Save” to save your work.
    
11. Hit “Download” or “Post” to share your image to social media, mail, or other platforms.
    

Note: If you decide to go with a free trial option, don’t forget to cancel your subscription on time if you don’t plan on using the app in the long run.

You Can Make the Pictures Go Round

Android is a super flexible operating system that provides users with many customization options. However, when it comes to cropping images into a circular shape, users have to rely on a bit of outside help. Luckily, there are plenty of apps that allow you to reshape images however you like, and the circular option is one of many you have available.

Any of the apps above make a great choice, as they all allow you to accomplish your goal in a straightforward and intuitive way.

Which of the apps from this article did you find best? Do you think round-shaped images emphasize the subject better than rectangle- or square-shaped ones? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.