How to Change Your Profile Picture on Windows 11

This post shows students and new users how to add or change their account profile picture or photo when using Windows 11.

Windows allows you to add pictures to your profile to distinguish your account and identify you on the login screen from other Windows profiles.

By default, if you don’t add an image to your account profile, a black image space will be added and left blank. All users will have the same image except for unique account names.

If you sign into Windows 11 with a Microsoft account, your account picture will be synced across all devices you signed in with using a Microsoft account. People who have you as a contact will also see your image associated with your name in Windows as a contact.

Learning to change your account picture in Windows 11 is a useful skill that can help you personalize your account and distinguish it from other users’ accounts on the login screen. Adding a unique picture to your account makes it easier to identify your account and make it stand out from others.

Additionally, if you sign in to Windows 11 using a Microsoft account, your account picture will be synced across all devices you signed in with using a Microsoft account. People who have you as a contact will also see your image associated with your name in Windows as a contact.

Add your picture to the Windows Account

Use the steps below to add a picture or image to a Windows account.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Accounts, and select Your info on the right pane of your screen, shown in the image below.

In Your info setting page, you can take pictures using your web came or browse and select a photo you want to associate with your account.

Select the file, and your account picture should show up immediately. When you select the image, it should immediately replace the default image with the one you selected. The next time you log into the system, you should see your image on the login screen.

Change Microsoft Account Image

You can also change your Microsoft account profile image. For that, you’ll have to log in to your Microsoft online account using the link below:

https://account.microsoft.com/profile#/

On the account, the page goes to Your info page, as highlighted in the image below. Click the Add a photo button.

Using the same profile image, your Microsoft account will be synced across all your devices.

Conclusion:

• Changing your account profile picture in Windows 11 is an essential step for personalizing your user experience.
• A unique profile picture helps distinguish your account on the login screen, making it easier to identify.
• If you use a Microsoft account, your profile picture is synced across all your devices, ensuring consistency.
• Personalizing your account image allows others to recognize you quickly in shared environments.
• Follow the simple steps outlined to enhance your account’s visual identity and make navigating your profile a more personalized experience.