If you want to change your channel icon, it's relatively simple to do on your desktop, but a little more tricky to do on a mobile device. Let’s walk through both options.

Changing Your YouTube Profile Picture on Desktop

On YouTube, click on your profile picture to access your Channel page

Click on your Channel icon and ‘Edit’ (double-check you’ve selected the right Channel)

Changing Your YouTube Profile Picture on a Mobile Device

From the YouTube app, tap on your profile picture then tap on ‘Help and Feedback’

The ‘About Me’ section will open and give you access to your profile image

Now you are on the about me section, where you can tap on your profile picture and update

A couple more things to remember about channel icon images. YouTube are fairly generous in what type of images they will allow. That includes jpgs, bmps, pngs, and, even gifs, although they will not be animated.

The image can be up to 800 pixels by 800 pixels, which is fantastic, but do remember that you're likely gonna see this as a tiny little circle on most YouTube screens. So keep it relatively simple.

If you want to take your YouTube channel to the next level and 

 then make sure to download vidIQ. It will help you research YouTube, analyze videos, audit your own channel, and take actionable steps 

Want to quickly update your YouTube profile picture on a desktop computer or mobile? We show you how.

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How to Change Your YouTube Profile Picture via Desktop, iOS or Android

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How to Change Your YouTube Profile Picture via Desktop, iOS or Android

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How to Change Your YouTube Profile Picture via Desktop, iOS or Android

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How to Change Your YouTube Profile Picture via Desktop, iOS or Android

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How to Change Your YouTube Profile Picture via Desktop, iOS or Android

Rob Wilson

How to Change Your YouTube Profile Picture via Desktop, iOS or Android

Rob Wilson