How to change your profile picture on YouTube
- It's possible to change your YouTube profile picture on desktop or mobile.
- You can upload a new photo in your YouTube channel settings.
- The ideal size for your YouTube profile picture is 800px by 800px.
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Changing your YouTube profile picture takes just a few steps, and it can be done on the YouTube website or on the YouTube app for iPhone or Android.
How to change a YouTube profile picture on desktop
1. Go to YouTube.com.
2. Log in to your account if you aren't already.
3. Click your profile icon at the top-right corner, then select Settings from the drop-down menu.
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3. Click your profile picture in the Your Channel section, and again on your Channel page.
4. In the Picture section of the Channel customization page, click Change.
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5. Select a photo from your computer. Move and resize the photo frame as desired, then click Done.
6. Click Publish to save your changes.
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How to change a YouTube profile picture on mobile
1. Open the YouTube app.
2. Tap your profile icon at the top-right corner, then tap Your channel (My channel on Android).
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3. Tap the edit icon to access your Channel settings.
4. Tap your profile picture, then take a photo or select a photo from your camera roll. Move the photo frame as desired, then tap Save.
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