Show One of the options that we have available on iCloud.com is to change our profile picture in Apple ID. To carry out this action logically we have to follow a few steps but they are not really complicated, so today we are going to see how this makeover is done. Keep in mind that the image added to your ID can be seen by members of your family as long as you are part of a group of Family Sharing. On the other hand, it is important to remember that the image can be changed directly from the iPhone itself by entering Settings.
The image of your Apple ID appears on the iCloud.com home page, in the Settings of the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch as well as being visible from the System Preferences on the Mac. Today we want to share with you all a little reminder or tutorial for those who want change this profile picture and for this we have to follow a few simple steps. Can be done directly from the iCloud.com website and for this these would be the steps to make this change:
And logically it can also be changed directly from the iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac without entering the iCloud web section, you can make the image change from the Settings section of the mobile device or the System Preferences on Mac. To do this we have to follow the same steps by clicking on the Edit option that appears in the photo itself (if we have any) and then choose the options it offers: Take photo, Select photo or Explore. The content of the article adheres to our principles of editorial ethics. To report an error click here!. The initials of a user’s first and last name is the default Apple ID picture. While there’s nothing wrong with using the default Apple ID picture, initials are pretty mundane and no fun. We suspect that only a few Apple users know that you can change the Apple ID picture. This is why we composed this tutorial on changing and removing Apple ID pictures on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The techniques in this guide will help you personalize your Apple ID picture on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac. For example, you could use an image of yourself, emojis, custom letters, Memojis, etc. There are two ways to change your Apple ID picture on your iPhone and iPad.
Change Apple ID Picture from the Apple ID MenuThis isn’t the easiest or fastest route to modify the Apple ID, but it’s an option. Open the Settings app and follow the steps below.
The Browse option lets you choose images from the Files app and cloud storage accounts like iCloud Drive, Google Drive, etc. Then, select or take a photo and proceed to the next step.
The image or photo is now your Apple ID picture. Also, the new picture will reflect across all other devices connected to your Apple ID account—as long as they have an active internet connection. Change Apple ID Picture by Editing Your Contact CardThis method hands you robust image selection options. For instance, you can choose to use emojis, Memojis, or custom text as your Apple ID profile picture from your Contact card.
You can also access your contact card from the Phone app. Open the Phone app, go to the Contacts tab, and tap the My Card label located at the top.
Note: Custom texts can not exceed two characters. It could be a combination of letters, digits, symbols, or punctuations.
Check the Apple ID menu in the Settings app, or check your iCloud devices to confirm if the new picture displays on all your Apple devices. The iOS Contacts app has snazzy customization options that let you spice up your Apple ID picture. You can change the picture style, modify background color, and add filters. Change Apple ID Picture on MacIf you have multiple Apple devices using the same Apple ID, you only have to change the account’s picture on one of the devices. Apple will synchronize and update the new photo on other connected devices. If you use a different account on your Mac, change the Apple ID picture from the Contact app or System Preferences menu. Change Apple ID Picture from the System Preferences
That’ll launch the image selection and editing window.
The Default option will list a couple of preset images (flowers, animals, musical instruments, etc.). Select Camera to take a picture with your Mac’s FaceTime HD camera. In the Photos category, you’ll be able to select a picture from your iCloud Photos folders as your Apple ID picture.
Change Apple ID Picture from the Contacts AppBy changing the display picture in your contact card, you change your Apple ID picture again. Here’s how to change your Apple ID picture on a Mac.
Follow the steps above to change your Apple ID picture as many times as you want. But what if you want to remove or delete your Apple ID picture and leave the space blank? Proceed to the next section to learn how to do that. How to Remove Apple ID PictureOn iOS and macOS, you won’t find an option to remove your Apple ID picture in the Settings app or Apple ID menu. You can only delete your Apple ID picture from your contact card in the Contacts app. Remove Apple ID Picture on iPhoneFollow the steps below to delete your Apple ID picture from your iPhone.
That’ll delete the current picture and replace them with your initials. Remove Apple ID Photo on MacLaunch your Mac’s Contacts app and follow the steps below.
New Apple ID Picture Not Showing? Try This FixSometimes, the Apple ID picture may remain unchanged even after selecting a new image. This may be due to factors like poor internet connection/speed and other temporary system glitches. When you change the Apple ID picture from the Contacts app, close and reopen the Contacts app to check if the new picture is visible. Closing and reopening the Settings app should also resolve the problem. Do let us know if you have any questions. |