How to Change Profile Photo on Reddit

Found a cool new photo to set as your profile picture but don’t know how to change profile photo on Reddit? You have come to the right place! 

Similar to how you can add and delete profile picture on IMO, Reddit also gives you the option to make your profile unique by allowing you to personalize your profile photo. The profile picture appears along with your quirky display name when you post or comment. Reddit lets you opt and customize their robot avatars or upload a photo from the device you are using. You don’t have to go to their website in order to change your profile picture. You can easily do that from the mobile app version too.

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Change Profile Photo on Reddit in 7 Easy Steps

Step-1 Open Reddit App: The first step is to launch the app on your current device. After downloading the app from Google Play Store or App Store, simply click on the Reddit app icon and it will take you to your profile.

Step-2 Tap on Your Profile Picture / Icon: Now that you've opened your profile, you will be able to see your profile picture/icon in the upper-right corner. Click on the profile picture/icon to go to a new page.

Step-3 Click on My Profile: After that, click on the ‘My Profile’ option which is placed just below ‘Karma’ on the page you are currently in. This action will take you to your profile page.

Step-4 Tap on Edit: Next, just below your circular icon, you will get to see an ‘Edit’ button. Tap on the Edit button.

Step-5 Tap on the Camera Icon: On your circular profile picture, you will get to see a small Camera Icon towards the right side. Click on the Camera icon to reveal a set of options.

Step-6 Select the Appropriate Option: Out of the options given, choose an option accordingly.

• Choose ‘Style Avatar’ to design your avatar according to your liking.
• Opt for ‘Camera’ to click a picture right away.
• Click on ‘Library’ to select a picture from your gallery. Make sure to give Reddit access to photos, media, and files on your device when prompted.
• The ‘Restore default avatar’ option brings you back to the default avatar as your profile picture.

Step-7 Tap Save Button: Finally, it is important to save your progress. After selecting your favorite photo as your profile picture, tap on the ‘Save’ button given in the upper-right corner to save all the changes made to your profile.

That's it! You have successfully changed your profile photo on Reddit! You can now flaunt your cool profile photo on Reddit while posting or commenting. And remember, your profile picture says more about your personality than you thought, so choose your photo wisely!

What is the difference between an avatar and a banner?

Your Reddit profile picture is the ‘Avatar’. This will appear along with your username when you comment or post. ‘Banner’ is the cover photo that is visible behind your avatar on your profile page.

Should I change my profile picture on the Reddit web version separately?

Once you make changes to your profile, it will automatically get saved on the web version. There is no need to change it on the web version manually.

How many times can I change my profile picture on Reddit?

Just like you change profile picture on Instagram, Reddit allows you to change your profile picture as many times as you want without any limits.