diff --git a/models/avatars.js b/models/avatars.js
index 2fda031dd..e823dfea5 100644
--- a/models/avatars.js
+++ b/models/avatars.js
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Avatars = new FS.Collection('avatars', {
   stores: [new FS.Store.GridFS('avatars')],
   filter: {
-    maxSize: 72000,
+    maxSize: 520000,
     allow: {
       contentTypes: ['image/*'],
     },