How to Add a Profile Picture to Gmail
Add a profile picture to your Gmail account so people can see your photo when you email them.
Steps
- 1
Open Gmail
in your web browser and sign in to your Google account.
- 2
Click your profile icon
or the letter in the top right corner of the screen.
- 3
Click the camera icon
on your current profile picture or initial.
- 4
Upload a photo
from your computer. Choose a clear picture of your face if possible.
- 5
Crop and adjust
the photo using the onscreen tool, then click "Set as profile picture."
Frequently Asked Questions
Will everyone see my profile picture?Show
Yes. Anyone who gets an email from you sees your profile picture next to your name.
Can I use a logo instead of my face?Show
Yes. You can use any image as long as it follows Google's content policy.
How do I remove my profile picture?Show
Go back to your profile picture settings and click "Remove" or "No photo."
Does changing my Gmail picture change other Google services?Show
Yes. Your profile picture updates across all Google services including YouTube and Google Drive.
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