How to Change Your Profile Picture on TikTok

Your TikTok profile picture is one of the first things people see when they visit your account or come across your videos. It helps create a strong first impression and plays a big role in building your online identity—especially if you’re a content creator or business. Whether you’re updating your profile for a fresh new look, changing your brand image, or correcting a past upload, changing your TikTok profile picture is quick and easy. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to change your profile picture on TikTok.

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Why Change Your TikTok Profile Picture?

Your profile photo says a lot about you. You may want to update it for the following reasons:

You’ve rebranded or changed your content style.
You want a cleaner, higher-quality image.
You’d like to switch to a professional headshot or business logo.
You’re just ready for a fresh new look.

Whatever your reason, changing your picture takes only a few taps.

How to Change Your Profile Picture on TikTok (Using the App)

Step 1: Open TikTok and Go to Your Profile

Open the TikTok app on your Android or iOS device.
Tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This takes you to your profile page.

Step 2: Tap “Edit Profile”

On your profile page, tap the “Edit profile” button located just beneath your profile picture and username.

Step 3: Choose “Change Photo”

Tap “Change photo”.
You’ll be given two options:
- Take a photo – to snap a new picture using your camera.
- Upload photo – to choose an image from your phone’s gallery.

Step 4: Select or Take a New Photo

If you tap “Upload photo,” browse your gallery and pick the image you want.
Crop or adjust the image as needed to fit TikTok’s profile picture frame.
Tap “Save” or “Confirm” once satisfied.

TikTok will now update your profile with the new picture.

How to Add or Change Your Profile Video (Optional)

TikTok also allows you to upload a short video as your profile “picture,” which will play when people visit your page. This is a great way to show off your personality or content style.

Here’s how to do it:

Go to your Profile and tap “Edit profile.”
Tap “Change video.”
Choose a short video from your phone.
Crop or trim the clip as needed.
Tap “Save” to update your profile with the new video.

Note: You can only have either a profile photo or a video—not both at the same time.

Things to Keep in Mind

TikTok does not allow users to remove their profile picture completely—you must always have a photo or video.
Your profile picture should not violate TikTok’s Community Guidelines (e.g., nudity, hate symbols, or offensive content).
Your photo is public, so anyone who views your profile will be able to see it.