You may have noticed that some of your friends and colleagues have photos of themselves on their Gmail account which appear next to their name whenever you open your contact list, chat with them via Google Hangouts, or use other Google services. Adding a photo not only gives your Google account a unique look but also makes you appear more professional, especially when you are using your Gmail account for office or professional use.
If you are also looking to add a photo of yourself in your Gmail account but unfortunately you don’t know how to add one, you can follow the step-by-step instructions provided below in this guide to learn how to add and change the photo in Gmail.
Steps to Add Your Gmail Profile Picture
To Add Photo
1.) On your computer, open a web browser and go to the Gmail sign-in page. Log into your Gmail account for which you wish to add a profile photo.
2.) Once you are logged into your Gmail account, click on the Gear icon located at the top right-hand side of your Gmail account’s page. A drop-down menu will appear.
3.) From the drop-down menu that appears on your screen, simply click on the Settings option. You will be directed to the Settings page of your Gmail account.
4.) On the Settings page, you will need to scroll and get to the “My Picture” section.
5.) Under the “My Picture” section, you will need to click on the option – Select a Picture. Now, to upload a photo from your computer, simply click on the Choose File button.
6.) Next, browse your computer to find the image which you wish to upload to your Gmail account. Once you have selected the image, click on the Open button to upload it.
7.) Then, you will be prompted to crop the photo (if it is not a perfect square). Simply click and drag the box over your photo to adjust it according to your preference. Once you are done adjusting your photo in the preview box, click on the Apply Changes button to save and add the photo to your Gmail account.
So, this is how you will be able to add a photo to your Gmail profile picture. In case if you ever wish to change the photo in your Gmail account, you can do so easily by following these steps:
Steps to Change Your Gmail Profile Picture
1.) Sign in to your Gmail account and click on the Gear icon located at the top-right corner of your Gmail account’s page. This will open a drop-down menu on your screen.
2.) From the drop-down menu that appears on your screen, you will need to click on the Settings option. You will be directed to the Settings page of your Gmail account.
3.) Once you are on the Settings page, go to the “My Picture” section and click on the Change Picture button.
4.) Now, simply upload a new profile picture from your computer which you wish to add to your Gmail account by clicking on the Choose File option.
5.) Next, Select the new photo and click on the Open option to upload it to your Gmail account.
6.) Then, if prompted or required, adjust the photo by cropping it as per your preference and click on the Apply Change option to save it. The profile photo will be changed in your Gmail account.
Additional Tips for Making your Gmail Profile Picture Appear Best
- Make sure the photo you are uploading is of the appropriate size.
- Try to add a picture which as plain or neutral background. Also, make sure that nothing distracting is appearing in the photo.
- Make sure that the image is clear and your face is easily visible.
- Try to keep your profile photo updated by changing it on regular basis.
So, this is how you can add or change your profile picture and make it look impressive in your Gmail account.
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