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Change Steam profile picture [Step-by-step guide]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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EverySteamgame player has aprofileand avatar to identify theprofile. By default, yourprofileuses one ofSteam’s avatars, but you can upload your more personalizedimage.
The steps to change or add aSteamprofileimageare pretty straightforward, but you may need some pointers to do it without any worries or troubles.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to change yourSteamprofilepicturein 6 easy steps.
Why would I want to change my Steam profile picture?
If you’re still wondering why it is a great idea to customize your account picture on Steam, make sure you keep on reading.
The first valuable reason is that it helps other people to identify you much easier. Besides that, your profile picture lets you express yourself, letting others develop a complex perspective of your person.
Of course, it is not necessary to keep a real identity. You can always choose to get an avatar that represents your personality, interests, or favorite game.
How can I change my Steam profile picture?
➡ Use a Steam avatar
➡ Upload your own picture
You can edit yourSteamprofilepictureby changing it using the steps mentioned above. All the changes can be performed either from theSteamclient or from the official website.
If you find that yourSteamapp is not respondingwhen you change yourprofilepicture, check out our comprehensive guide.
Also, remember to crop or resize your newprofilepicturebefore uploading it. Do this because neither the website norSteamclient has facilities for cropping, resizing, or repositioning yourpicture.
More about the topics:Steam Guides
Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
