How to Add a Picture on a Skype Account

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Last Updated: August 17, 2016

Adding a profile picture on Skype will make it easy for your friends and contacts to find you on the platform. You can either upload a picture from your computer, or capture your own picture with the help of Skype’s built-in webcam. Skype allows you to add a profile picture via your computer, Mac or mobile device.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:
Adding a Skype Profile Picture on Mac

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Login to your Skype account.
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Click on your profile picture. You will find this at the top left-hand corner.
- In the event that you do not have a profile picture selected, your initials will be displayed.
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Click on the camera underneath your profile picture.
- In order versions of Skype, this may show as "Change Picture".
4
Select your picture source. This can be done in one of 4 ways:
- To use a default photo as your profile picture, click “Defaults” and select your desired picture.
- To use a recent picture, click “Recents” and select a picture.
- To capture your own picture, click the “Camera” icon. Your picture will automatically be captured on the count of 3.
- To upload a picture from your Mac, click “Other”. Browse your pictures and choose your desired image.
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Adjust your picture.
- Click the “Edit” button to zoom in or out.
- Click the “Filter” button if you wish you apply effects to your picture.
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Publish your image. Click “Done”. This will automatically publish your profile picture.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:
Adding a Skype Profile Picture on Windows

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Login to your Skype account. This will bring you to your Skype home page.
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Click on the thumbnail of your picture. This will display a larger version of your picture.
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Left-click on the image. This will open a new window, which will prompt you to select your picture.
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Publish your picture. Select your desired picture and click “Open”. This will automatically publish your picture on Skype.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:
Adding a Skype Profile Picture on Mobile

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Open the Skype for Mobile app.
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Login to your Skype account.
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Tap "My info”. You will find this at the bottom right-hand side of your screen.
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Tap "Options".
- To upload a picture, select one from your device’s gallery.
- To capture your own picture, use your device’s camera. Click when ready.
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Edit your picture. Crop your image as desired.
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Publish your image. Click “Done”. This will automatically publish your profile picture.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:
Adding a Profile Picture on Skype for Business

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Login to your Skype for Business account.
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Click on your picture.
- In case you have not set up a picture, click the generic avatar.
3
Choose your picture. Under “My picture”, click “Edit or Remove Picture”. This will open up your Office 365 “About Me” page.
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Login to your Office 365 account.
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Upload your picture. Click “Upload” and browse your pictures. Select your desired picture.
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Click “Save”. This will automatically add your profile picture on Skype for Business.
- Note that it may take some time for your picture to appear in Skype for Business.

Community Q&A

Question

How can you send photos to contacts via Skype?

Community Answer

Login to your Skype account and select a contact from your Contacts list. At the bottom of the message box, you will find multiple attachment options. Click on the image icon to browse and choose your image. Click the arrow icon to send the image to your contact.