How to change a profile picture on Instagram

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Your profile photo is one of the first details that other users notice when they visit your Instagram profile. Many users will form a first impression based on the image, so having an impressive image is essential. If you don’t think the current one isn’t up to par, it’s time to change it.

But how exactly can you do that?

This article gives you a step-by-step guide on how to change your Instagram profile photo on both the mobile app and the desktop version.

How to change your Instagram profile photo in the mobile app

Changing your profile photo on Instagram is quite simple:

1. Access your profile by pressing the icon in the lower right corner.

   

2. Choose “Edit profile” right next to your username.

   

3. Press “Change profile photo.” You’ll be asked if you want to take a new photo or import it from Facebook. Choose the first option.

   

4. Take your new profile photo or select one from your camera roll.

   

5. When you’re ready, click “Made”on iPhone and the “Next”Icon on Android.

   

6. The image will now appear as your profile photo.

   

That’s it, your profile photo has now been changed on Instagram.

How to change your Instagram profile image in Windows 10?

You can also change your Instagram profile photo in Windows 10:

1. Go to the Instagram website and sign in with your credentials.

   

2. Tap your current profile photo at the top right of the screen and choose “Profile.”

   

3. Click on your profile picture and select “Upload photo.”

   

4. Find the image you want to use as your profile photo and press “Open.”

   

5. Your photo will now be uploaded to your profile.

   

How to change your Instagram profile photo on Mac?

You can follow the same steps when changing your profile photo on your Mac:

1. Launch your browser and navigate to the Instagram login page. Enter your credentials and go to the home page.

   

2. Press the profile icon at the top right of your screen and select “Profile” option.

   

3. Click on your profile picture and you will see a pop-up window. Choose “Upload photo.”

   

4. Search your computer for the perfect image and press “Open”once you have located and selected it.

   

5. The image will now be uploaded as your profile photo.

How to change your Instagram profile picture in Chrome?

Since Google Chrome is the most popular internet browser, it’s only fitting that we cover how to change your Instagram profile photo using the nifty program:

1. Open Google Chrome, go to the Instagram home page and sign in.

   

2. Press the mini profile picture in the top right corner of your screen and choose “Profile.”

   

3. Click on your current profile photo and select “Upload photo” option.

   

4. Search your PC for the desired image, select it and press “Open.”

   

5. Your account will now be updated with your new profile photo.

   

How to change your profile photo on Instagram without cropping?

Unfortunately, you can’t change your profile photo on Instagram without cropping it. As of today, the app does not have a feature that allows you to upload full-size images.

How to change the size of your Instagram profile photo?

It is also impossible to resize your existing Instagram profile image. The closest thing you can do is change the size of your image while uploading your profile photo.

Additional FAQs

What to do if you get an error when changing your Instagram profile picture?

Many users reported encountering an error when changing their profile photo on Instagram. If that happens to you, here’s what you can try:

• Sign out or force quit Instagram on your device and restart the app to try to reload the image.

• Go to the App Store or Play Store to make sure you are using the latest version.

• Log in to your desktop computer and try editing your image from there.

Why did I receive a notification about my Instagram profile photo?

Instagram does not send you notifications about your profile photo. Therefore, most likely you have confused it with another one. The app notifies its users about six categories:

• Comments, posts and stories

• Messages

• Followers and followers

• IGTV and live

• From Instagram

• Fundraising

Does Instagram notify people when you change your profile photo?

No, Instagram does not notify other people when you change your profile photo. Of course, users will be able to see their new image, but they won’t be directly alerted to the change.

It’s time to have an attractive profile photo

Your Instagram profile photo plays a key role in attracting other users to your account. Changing it up from time to time is a great way to freshen things up and now you know how to do it. Whether you’re using the app on your phone or computer, make sure your current image doesn’t prevent you from connecting with new people.