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 computer, open Gmail.
2. At the top right, click your Profile picture Change your profile picture .
3. Click Change.
4. Choose an illustration, or a picture from Google Photos or your computer.
5. Rotate and crop your photo as needed.
6. Click 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.

Find an old profile picture

1. On your computer, open Gmail.
2. At the top right, click your Profile picture  Change your profile picture .
3. At the top right, click 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?