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Bored with your Gamerpic? Here’s how to change your profile picture or make a custom Gamerpic on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

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Perhaps you’re bringing your account over from an Xbox One, or just don’t like the Gamerpic that you selected for your new Xbox Series X or S profile.

In any case, you have an ocean of profile pictures to choose from on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. At any time, for free, you can pick one of the 496 stock Gamerpics or create your own.

To change your profile picture (Gamerpic) on Xbox:

  1. Go to the Home screen of the console – if in an app, press the Xbox button on the controller and then select ‘Home;’
  2. Navigate to the top left and select your profile icon;
  3. Select ‘My profile’ from the next window;
  4. On the profile page, stay on the ‘Welcome’ tab and pick the ‘Customise profile’ option;
  5. On the right side, you can then select ‘Change gamerpic;’
  6. Here, you can pick from any of the 496 stock profile pictures or choose the ‘Upload a custom image’ from the top right of the ‘Choose your gamerpic’ screen.

Among the stock Gamerpic profile images available, you’ll find pictures of characters from Banjo-Kazooie, Gears of War, Borderlands, Battletoads, Halo, Tomb Raider, Minecraft, and more.

How to make a custom profile picture on Xbox Series X and S

To create your own Gamerpic for your Xbox Series X|S profile, follow these simple steps:

  1. On a computer, find the image that you want as your profile picture and save it to a storage device that can connect to the USB port on the front of the console;
    • The image has to be at least 1080px wide and 1080px high to be used as a custom Gamerpic.
  2. Insert the device into the USB port on the Xbox Series X or S and then go to the Home screen of the console;
    • A small box will appear at the bottom of the screen to indicate that the device is ready for use if it’s compatible with the console.
  3. Navigate to the top left of the screen, select your profile picture icon, and click on ‘My profile’ from the pop-up window;
  4. From the ‘Welcome’ tab of your profile page, move down to ‘Customise profile’ and then select ‘Change gamerpic;’
  5. Go to the top right of the ‘Choose your gamerpic’ page to select ‘Upload a custom image;’
  6. You’ll then see a file navigation window. Scroll down the left side to your USB-connected device and find your preferred custom profile picture image.
  7. If the image is 1080x1080px, you’ll be taken to the custom Gamerpic screen to select the element of the picture to use.
  8. Use RT to zoom in, LT to zoom out, the right analogue to move the image, and R3 to reset the image.
  9. Move to the right side and select ‘Upload’ to set the new image as your custom profile picture.

It may take a second for the changes to stick, but after your press ‘Upload’ from the custom Gamerpic screen, that custom image will become your Xbox Series X|S profile picture.

Now you know how to change your Gamerpic to just about any stock or custom Xbox Series X or S profile picture.

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FAQs

How to change Xbox profile pic 2024? ›

Change your gamerpic
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
  2. Go to Profile & system, select your profile, and then select My profile.
  3. Select Customize profile > Change gamerpic.
  4. Choose your gamerpic from the selection shown, or select either Take a picture of my avatar or Upload a custom image.

How do I change my profile on Xbox series X? ›

Switch your profile on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system, and then select Add or switch.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to switch to.
  4. Enter the password to sign in to the Microsoft account for the new profile.

Why can't I change my profile picture on X? ›

Try either upgrading your browser so it is up to date, or try using a different browser. Your upload problem may be related to the browser or computer you're using. Make sure you click 'Apply.' Your image won't save until you do.

Do Xbox avatars still exist? ›

Starting with the 1511 release of Windows 10 and New Xbox One Experience the Avatar Store has returned to the Xbox Avatars application, allow users to browse new clothing and props in real time. Purchases made from the latest version of the Avatar Store will work on every Xbox experience including Xbox 360.

How to change Xbox avatar? ›

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select My games & apps > See all. Go to Apps and select the Xbox Avatar Editor app. Select an avatar, and then customize it however you like.

How old do you have to be to change your profile picture on Xbox? ›

The ability to add custom gamerpics is restricted to 18 years and older.

Why is my old gamertag still showing? ›

If your gamertag uses non-Latin-based characters, your previous gamertag will continue to appear for older, classic experiences, such as some games and Xbox websites, while your new gamertag will appear on modern experiences, such as your Xbox console and the Xbox apps for PC and mobile.

How do you customize your Xbox series X? ›

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My background > Achievement art > Gaming. Choose a game from your list of games with achievements.

How do I change my Xbox profile to public? ›

On the Xbox console

Use these privacy settings to choose how others see your Xbox profile, who can communicate with you, and how they can interact with your content. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy.

How do I change my Xbox photo? ›

From your Xbox's home screen, press the Xbox button to open up the guide. Use the Right Bumper to swipe to the options for Profile & system and select your Xbox profile. Select My profile from the displayed options, and an overview of your Xbox profile should appear. Select Customize profile and then Change gamerpic.

How to SS on Xbox? ›

Press the Share button  once to take a screenshot. Press and hold the Share button  for 3 seconds and then release to start recording. Repeat this step to stop recording.

How do I change my Xbox home screen picture? ›

Set a custom image
  1. Copy a JPG or PNG file that you want to use to a USB device, and then plug it into your Xbox. ...
  2. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
  3. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My background > Custom image.

How to customize Xbox Series X home screen? ›

Most personalization options can be found by pressing the Xbox button and navigating to Profile & System > Settings > General > Personalization. Selecting a background: You can add a backdrop to your Series X|S console from a pool of game art and solid colors or by selecting a custom image.

How do I change my Xbox picture settings? ›

To update your settings:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings.
  3. Under General, select TV & display options.
  4. Choose the display and picture settings appropriate for your TV. Note If you don't see the resolution for your TV, make sure to set TV connection to Auto detect.

How do I change my Xbox avatar? ›

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select My games & apps > See all. Go to Apps and select the Xbox Avatar Editor app. Select an avatar, and then customize it however you like.

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