How to Change Profile Picture in Windows 11

Changing your profile picture in Windows 11 personalizes your user account and makes it easier to identify your account on a shared device. This guide will walk you through the steps to change your profile picture using the Settings app, and provide additional methods for using other applications.

Introduction

Your profile picture is the image that represents your user account in Windows 11. It appears on the login screen, in the Start menu, and other places throughout the system. Updating your profile picture can give a personal touch to your account and make it easily recognizable. This guide explains how to change your profile picture in Windows 11.

Method 1: Using the Settings App

Step 1: Open Settings

1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Click on the Settings icon (gear icon). Alternatively, press Win + I to open the Settings app directly.

Step 2: Navigate to Accounts

1. In the Settings app, click on Accounts in the left-hand sidebar.

Step 3: Access Your Info

1. Click on Your info under the Accounts section.

Step 4: Change Your Profile Picture

1. Under Adjust your picture, you have two options:

   • Browse for one: Click on Browse files to select an image file from your computer.
   • Take a photo: Click on Open camera to take a new photo using your webcam.

2. Browse for one:

   • Click on Browse files.
   • Navigate to the folder containing the image you want to use.
   • Select the image and click Choose picture.

3. Take a photo:

   • Click on Open camera.
   • The Camera app will open. Position yourself in front of the camera and click the Camera icon to take a photo.
   • Click Done to set the photo as your profile picture.

Method 2: Using the Web for Microsoft Accounts

If you're using a Microsoft account, you can change your profile picture online, and it will sync across all your devices.

Step 1: Open Your Microsoft Account Online

1. Open your web browser and go to the Microsoft account website.

Step 2: Sign In

1. Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.

Step 3: Change Your Profile Picture

1. Click on your profile picture or initials in the upper-right corner and select Your info.
2. Click on Change photo under your current profile picture.
3. Click on Add a photo.
4. Select an image from your computer and click Open.
5. Adjust the image as needed and click Save.

Method 3: Using Local User Account Settings

For local accounts, you can also change the profile picture through the Control Panel.

Step 1: Open Control Panel

1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Type "Control Panel" in the search bar and select the Control Panel app from the search results.

Step 2: Navigate to User Accounts

1. In the Control Panel, set the View by option to Large icons.
2. Click on User Accounts.

Step 3: Change Your Profile Picture

1. Click on Change your account picture.
2. You can choose from default pictures or click on Browse for more pictures to select an image from your computer.
3. Select the image and click Open.

Additional Tips

• Image Format: Ensure that your image is in a supported format (e.g., JPEG, PNG).
• Image Size: For best results, use a square image with a resolution of at least 448 x 448 pixels.
• Sync Settings: If you're using a Microsoft account, your profile picture will sync across all devices where you use the same account.

Conclusion

You have successfully learned how to change your profile picture in Windows 11. By following these steps, you can personalize your user account and make it easily identifiable. Whether you use the Settings app, the Microsoft account website, or the Control Panel, updating your profile picture is a simple process that adds a personal touch to your Windows 11 experience.