Where to find the profile picture button

Open Facebook on your phone or computer and go to your profile. On a phone, tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right, then tap your name. On a computer, click your name in the top left corner or click the down arrow in the top right and select your name from the menu.

Once you are on your profile page, look for your current profile picture. It appears as a circle near the top of your profile. Tap or click directly on that circle — this opens a menu with options to change it.

Key Takeaways

  • Your profile picture is the circle at the top of your profile page; clicking it opens the change menu.
  • You can upload a photo from your phone or computer, take a new photo with your camera, or choose from photos you have already posted.
  • Facebook lets you crop and position your photo before saving it.
  • You can hide your profile picture from certain people or make it visible to everyone by changing privacy settings after you upload it.

Uploading a photo from your device

After you click your profile picture, a menu appears with several options. Select "Upload Photo" or "Choose Photo" (the exact wording depends on whether you are on a phone or computer). This opens your device's photo library or file manager.

Navigate to the photo you want to use and tap or click it. Facebook will then show you a preview and let you crop or adjust the image before you confirm. You can drag the photo around or pinch to zoom in and out until it looks the way you want.

Taking a new photo with your camera

If you do not have a photo ready, you can take one directly from Facebook. In the same menu where you saw "Upload Photo," look for an option like "Take a Photo" or "Camera." Tap or click it to open your device's camera.

Take your picture, review it, and tap the checkmark or confirm button. Facebook will then let you crop it the same way it does with uploaded photos. Once you are satisfied with how it looks, save it as your new profile picture.

Choosing from photos you have already posted

You can also use a photo you have already shared on Facebook. In the profile picture menu, select "Choose from Photos" or a similar option. Facebook shows you a list of photos you have posted, organized by album.

Scroll through and click the photo you want. Facebook will crop it to fit the profile picture circle and show you a preview. Adjust the crop if needed, then confirm to set it as your profile picture.

Cropping and positioning your photo

No matter which method you use to add a photo, Facebook gives you a cropping tool. You will see your photo inside a circle (the shape of a profile picture) with handles around the edges. Drag these handles inward or outward to change how much of the photo shows.

You can also drag the photo itself to move it left, right, up, or down within the circle. This is useful if you want to center your face or remove unwanted parts of the background. Once the photo looks right, tap or click "Save" or "Confirm."

Changing who can see your profile picture

After you save your new profile picture, Facebook shows it to everyone by default. If you want to limit who sees it, go back to your profile and click your profile picture again. Look for a privacy icon (usually a small circle with lines or a lock symbol) and tap it.

A menu appears with options like "Public," "Friends," or "Only Me." Select who you want to see your profile picture. Keep in mind that your profile picture is usually visible to people searching for you on Facebook, even if you restrict it — the privacy setting mainly controls who sees it on your profile page itself.

Troubleshooting common issues

If your photo does not upload, check that your file is in a common format like JPG or PNG and is smaller than 4 MB. If Facebook says the photo violates community standards, it may contain nudity, violence, or hate speech. Facebook will not let you use it as a profile picture until you choose a different one.

If you are on a slow internet connection, the upload may time out. Try again on a faster network. If you are using an older version of the Facebook app, update it from your phone's app store — older versions sometimes have bugs with photo uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a photo that is not of me as my profile picture?

Yes. Facebook does not require your profile picture to be a photo of yourself. You can use a pet, a landscape, a logo, or any other image. However, if you use a photo of someone else's face, they may report it and Facebook may remove it.

How often can I change my profile picture?

You can change it as often as you want. There is no limit on how many times per day or week you can update it. Each time you change it, your old profile picture is saved in a folder called "Profile Pictures" that only you can see.

What happens to my old profile pictures?

Facebook keeps all your old profile pictures in an album on your profile called "Profile Pictures." Only you can see this album by default. You can change the privacy settings on individual photos in that album if you want others to see them.

Can I use a video as my profile picture?

No. Facebook profile pictures must be still images. However, some accounts have access to animated profile pictures, which are short video clips that loop. This feature is not available to all users yet.

Why does my profile picture look blurry?

Profile pictures are displayed at a small size, so low-resolution photos may look blurry. Use a photo that is at least 400 by 400 pixels for the clearest result. If your photo is very small, Facebook will stretch it, which makes it look fuzzy.