How Do I Change My Profile Picture or Cover Photo on Facebook?
Keeping your Facebook profile updated is a great way to show your personality online. Whether you're uploading a new selfie or refreshing your cover photo, Facebook makes it simple on both mobile and computer. Follow this full guide below.
✅ Change Profile Picture on Mobile (Android & iPhone)
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- Open the Facebook app
- Tap your profile icon
- Tap your profile picture
- Select Update Profile Picture
- Upload a picture or take a new one
- Tap Save
📌 Optional: Set a Temporary Profile Picture for special events.
✅ Change Profile Picture on Computer (Desktop/Laptop)
- Visit facebook.com
- Click on your name/profile
- Hover over the current photo → click Update Profile Picture
- Choose a photo from your PC
- Click Save
✅ Change Cover Photo on Mobile
- Open your Profile
- Tap Edit on the cover photo
- Upload or choose a photo
- Reposition the image
- Tap Save
💡 Horizontal photos work best for cover photos.
✅ Change Cover Photo on Computer
- Go to your Profile
- Hover over the cover photo → click Change Cover Photo
- Upload or choose an existing picture
- Drag to adjust
- Click Save Changes
📏 Recommended Cover Photo Size: 820 x 312 pixels
📌 Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Upload fails | Reduce image size under 15MB |
| Options unavailable | Update Facebook app or browser |
| Cover photo looks blurry | Use HD image with correct dimensions |
Conclusion
Changing your Facebook profile picture or cover photo helps your friends recognize you and keeps your profile fresh. Try using vacation photos, events, or creative designs to express yourself!