How To Change Your Instagram Profile Picture?

Elena_Richards
Fri, 01 May 2026 13:25:49 +0000

To properly update your Instagram profile picture without quality loss or cropping issues, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Image:

Use a square image (1080x1080 pixels) in JPEG or PNG format.

Keep the subject centered with enough padding since Instagram crops the photo into a circle.

Use a high-resolution image to avoid pixelation.

2. Update via Instagram App:

Open Instagram app.

Go to your profile by tapping your profile icon.

Tap “Edit Profile.”

Tap “Change Profile Photo.”

Select “New Profile Photo” and choose your prepared image.

Adjust the crop and zoom carefully before confirming.

3. Using Desktop:

Visit instagram.com and log in.

Click your profile picture top-right.

Click “Edit Profile.”

Click your profile picture to upload a new one.

Instagram auto-crops, so use a square photo centered as recommended.

Tips:

Avoid uploading directly from screenshots or low-res images.

If cropping still looks off, edit the image beforehand using a photo editor to add padding so important parts aren’t cut off.

Instagram compresses images; uploading at 1080x1080 reduces quality loss.

For best results, always start with a high-res centered square image before upload.

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