How to Change a Discord Profile Picture

Your Discord profile picture (also called an “avatar”) is the first thing people see when you join a server or send a message. Want to stand out or just refresh your look? Here’s how to change your Discord profile picture in just a few clicks.

Why Change Your Discord Profile Picture?

• Show off your personality
• Represent your interests or favorite characters
• Make it easier for friends to recognize you

What You’ll Need

• A new profile picture (JPG, PNG, or GIF under 8MB)
• Access to your Discord account (desktop or mobile)

How to Change Your Discord Profile Picture on Desktop

1. Open Discord and log in.
2. Click the gear icon at the bottom left, next to your username (User Settings).
3. Under “My Account,” look for your current profile picture and click “Edit User Profile” or the profile picture itself.
4. Click “Change Avatar”.
5. Select and upload your new image.
6. Adjust the crop if needed.
7. Click “Save Changes.”

That’s it—your new profile picture is live!

How to Change Your Discord Profile Picture on Mobile

1. Open the Discord app on your phone or tablet.
2. Tap your profile picture at the bottom right to open User Settings.
3. Tap your profile picture or tap “Edit User Profile.”
4. Tap your profile picture again, then choose “Change Avatar.”
5. Pick an image from your device.
6. Adjust the crop as needed.
7. Tap the checkmark or Save to confirm.

Quick Tips

• Make sure your image follows Discord’s community guidelines.
• Animated GIFs work only if you have Discord Nitro.
• A square image works best—Discord will crop it into a circle.

Final Thoughts

Updating your Discord avatar is a quick way to personalize your account and keep things fresh. Whether you’re on desktop or mobile, changing your profile picture takes less than a minute. Got questions or want more Discord tips? Drop them in the comments below!

Mark Vincent

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