If you want to change the user account profile picture on Windows 11, you can do so from Settings > Accounts > Your info page. This guide shows you how.
On Windows 11, your account picture (profile photo) appears in several places such as the Settings app, Start menu, lock screen, and more. By default, Windows 11 use a blank user picture or pulls the profile picture from your Microsoft account. However, you have the freedom to change the Windows 11 profile picture to further customize and add a personal touch to your device.
The good thing is that changing the account picture on Windows 11 is pretty easy and straightforward. Just follow the steps outlined in this guide, and you’ll be able to update your profile picture in a couple of minutes.
Let’s get started.
Change account picture on Windows 11
To change or update the Windows 11 profile photo (account picture), follow the below steps:
- Open Settings on Windows 11.
- Go to the Account tab on the sidebar.
- Click on the Your info option.
- Click/tap on the Browse file button.
- Choose the new account picture.
- Press the Choose Picture button.
- The selected photo is set as Windows 11 profile picture.
Let’s see the steps in detail:
Press the Start icon on the taskbar and start typing “Settings” and click on the top result to open the Settings window. You can also press the Start key + I key binding. Once the Settings window opens, click on the “Accounts” tab on the sidebar. This page is where you can manage your & other user accounts and relevant settings.
On this page, scroll down and click/tap on the “Your info” option.

Now, click the “Browse files” button next to “Choose picture.” This is the button that allows you to update your account picture.

Choose the profile picture of your choice and press the “Choose picture” button.

As soon as you do that, the Windows 11 account picture is changed (updated).
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