Set profile picture in WhatsApp

Set profile picture in WhatsApp

Add a photo to WhatsApp. Other people will then see the image in chat conversations with you.


Many people have set a profile picture for WhatsApp. Handy because then others immediately see who they are dealing with. It’s also nice to add a new image every now and then, for example if you have a nice photo of yourself on vacation.

There are two options: choose a photo that is already on the phone or take one on the spot with the camera. The first option is the most convenient, because then you choose a photo that already looks nice on you.

  • Open whatsapp.
  • Tap at the bottom right Institutions.
  • Tap the selected photo or the icon of a doll.
  • Tap on add photo or edit > edit.
  • Tap on Choose photo.
  • Tap on All pictures or one of the other folders.
  • Tap the desired photo.
  • In the circle is the part of the photo that will be shown in your profile. If necessary, drag the photo to create a different crop.
  • Zoom in or out by moving your fingers together or apart.
  • Tap on Choose.
  • Tap on whatsapp.
  • Tap the icon with the three dots.
  • Tap on Institutions.
  • Tap the selected photo or the icon of a doll.
  • Tap the image of the camera.
  • Tap on Gallery.
  • Tap the folder that contains the photo.
  • Tap the photo.
  • If necessary, drag the photo to get a different crop.
  • Zoom in or out by moving your fingers together or apart.
  • Tap on Ready.

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