Changing your image on Skype takes just a few clicks. However, you need to take a different method based on the version of Skype you are using and the operating system of your computer (Windows or MacOS). If you want to learn how to change the Skype image, follow these steps.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Change the Image on Windows 7
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Step 1. Open Skype and click on "Skype" in the menu bar
Make sure you have version 5.3 or later of the program.
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Step 2. Click on "Profile", then on "Change your picture"
You will see these options in the program menu.
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Step 3. Take a new photo or search for an old one on your computer
If you have a video camera and want to take a photo now, just choose the first option. If not, search your computer for the image you want.
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Step 4. Select the photo you would like to use as your profile picture and click Open
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Step 5. Click on "Use this image"
Your profile picture will be replaced with the one you just selected.
Method 2 of 4: Change the Image on Windows 8
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Step 1. Open Skype
This method assumes that you are using version 5.3 or later of the program.
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Step 2. Click on your profile icon
The profile sidebar will open.
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Step 3. Select the new image
Find the folder with the image you want and select it. The photo you have chosen will be indicated with a check mark.
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Step 4. Click on "Open"
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Step 5. This will replace the old profile photo with the new image you have selected
Method 3 of 4: Change the Image to Skype for Windows (Windows 8 or 8.1)
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Step 1. Open the Skype app
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Step 2. On the main page, at the top right, you will see a small circle with the profile image in use at the moment (if you have not yet chosen one, you will see the generic blue and white icon that resembles the silhouette of a person)
Here you will also see the green symbol indicating that you are online.
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Step 3. Click once on this circle and the complete image will appear, with your Skype name and associated email
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Step 4. Once the image has been enlarged, click once more and your computer's Pictures folder will automatically open, where you can choose the photo you prefer
Select it, then click on "Open" at the bottom right.
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Step 5. The Skype image will be replaced automatically
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Step 6. ATTENTION:
if you change your mind, click "Cancel" instead of "Open". DO NOT select the image you are using again, otherwise you will lose the size settings you used previously.
Method 4 of 4: Change the Image on Mac
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Step 1. Open Skype
This method works with Skype version 5.3 or later.
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Step 2. Click on your profile picture or your name
You can find it in the upper left corner of your profile. Click on it and a new page will open from which you can edit the photo.
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Step 3. Double click on the photo
The image editor will open.
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Step 4. Replace or edit your profile picture
There are three different ways to do this:
- Click on the recent images menu to choose a photo you have used before.
- Click on the camera button to take a picture with the webcam. Wait for the end of the countdown from 3 to 1, then smile!
- Click on "Select …" to use a photo saved on your computer.
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Step 5. Click on "Set"
This will save the image. If you don't like how it looks, you can resize it by moving the selector. After this setup you should be done.