iPhone 17, iOS 26.6.2, Contacts app. I can no longer save photos in Avatar format.

Hi there

Please try this

1. Open the Contacts app and select the contact card you want to modify (or tap My Card at the top).
2. Tap Edit in the top right corner, then tap Edit directly underneath the profile circle.
3. Select Customize and choose Poster (instead of directly trying to tap the circular photo).
4. Tap Choose a Photo or the Photos icon in the bottom-left corner to choose your image from your library.
5. Position and frame the photo as you want it to appear. Once satisfied, tap Done in the top-right corner.
6. The system will now automatically advance to a secondary "Choose Your Avatar" cropping preview screen.
7. Frame the circular avatar cutout, tap Done or Continue, and the avatar format will successfully save alongside the updated card.