From the avatar config:
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Note: The maximum size of your custom image is 200 by 200 pixels or 29.3 KB (whichever is smaller).
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You could have a 200x200 pixel avatar, if it takes up only 25k.
GIFs take a lot because they don't compress. They are a lossless format. Use an animated gif and the space requirements get even more.