Part of setting up your X (formerly Twitter) account is choosing an image that serves as your profile picture across the X website. This article shows you how.
If you don’t upload an image, your account displays a simple gray silhouette. Typically, accounts without profile pictures are not considered trustworthy because fake accounts rarely upload them.
How to change your X profile picture on a computer
To change your picture, sign in to X on your computer and then:
In the left pane, select PROFILE.
Under the header picture, select Edit profile.
Select Add photowhich is superimposed on your existing profile picture to open the screen where you will choose a new picture for your X profile.
Choose a photo, crop it to your liking, and then choose apply.
Select Save. The image is saved to your profile and appears next to your X posts, past and current.
How to change your X profile picture on mobile
Here’s how to change your X photo using the X mobile app for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Touch yours PROFILE image.
touch PROFILE.
touch Edit profile.
touch cAMERA icon that overlays your current photo. You may be asked to allow X access to your photos.
Select Upload photo and choose a photo from your collection, or take a new photo, position the image in the circle as you want it to appear in the X, then tap Use it.
You can also use an NFT from a wallet that you connect by choosing Select NFT and following the instructions.
touch Save.
Benefits of using an X profile picture
Your profile picture plays an important role. It identifies your tweets to your followers and builds your brand. Usually, your best bet is a headshot of yourself at your best. However, it could be anything else, such as a pet, company logo, car or building.
X requires two photos when setting up an account:
- Headshot: This large image appears at the top of your profile.
- Profile picture: This photo adds personality to your X account and posts.
If you didn’t upload an image when you signed up for your account or you’re not happy with your current profile, upload a new photo.
Your profile picture appears in several places on X: next to every tweet you write, in the menu bar, in your account information panel, and on your profile page. In addition, X automatically handles the size of pictures.
X profile picture size and specifications
Your X image must be a JPEG, GIF or PNG file. X does not support animated GIFs for profile images. If the image you want to use is not a file format that X supports, put it through a free image converter and choose one of X’s supported formats for conversion.
Profile X images cannot exceed 2MB and must be square. X recommends 400 x 400 pixels for your profile image, but any square image will work, as long as it’s no smaller than 400 x 400 pixels.
If you plan to upload a square image, leave some space around the edges. The image appears in a circle in X, and the corners of the square image will not appear in the circle.
Your best photo X
Choose a well-lit, high-quality image to represent you on X. A casual selfie works best for personal accounts. An official photo or company logo is appropriate for a business account. Keep a few things in mind:
- Some of the most beautiful X profile pictures have a strong background that contrasts with the user’s face.
- If you use X for business, consider conveying a short one- or two-word message or including a tell-tale graphic. A baker can hold a cake and a web designer can display a logo.
- Once you upload an image, change it only rarely. When your followers see a consistent image over time, it builds your brand.
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