Change your Gmail profile picture

You can choose a photo to set as your Gmail profile picture. This image shows up when someone sees your name in their email inbox or chat list.

Your Gmail profile picture is the same as your Google Account picture. Learn how to change your Google Account name and other info.

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Change your picture

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture.
3. On your profile picture, tap Camera Change or Add profile picture.
4. Take or choose a new profile picture.
5. Drag your profile picture to the center of the square.

6. Tap Next Save as profile picture.

Tips:

• If you use Google Photos, it recommends photos to use. Learn more about face groups in Google Photos.
• Your profile picture is used across all Google services. Your other photos aren’t shared. Find out where your profile picture shows up.
• When you pick a new profile picture, it can take up to 24 hours to update.
• Your image may also appear in the notifications of incoming chat messages you send to other Gmail users.

Find an old profile picture

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture.
3. On your profile picture, tap Camera .
4. At the top right, tap More Past profile pictures.

Related resources

• How do I change my Google Account image, name & other info?
• How can I control what info is shown across Google services?