diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/user/user.py b/frappe/core/doctype/user/user.py
index edf4c285b4..ab5609a5da 100644
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/user/user.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/user/user.py
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ class User(Document):
 		self.validate_user_email_inbox()
 		ask_pass_update()
 		self.validate_roles()
+		self.validate_user_image()
 
 		if self.language == "Loading...":
 			self.language = None
@@ -81,6 +82,10 @@ class User(Document):
 				self.set('roles', [])
 				self.append_roles(*[role.role for role in role_profile.roles])
 
+	def validate_user_image(self):
+		if self.user_image and len(self.user_image) > 2000:
+			frappe.throw(_("Not a valid User Image."))
+
 	def on_update(self):
 		# clear new password
 		self.validate_user_limit()