How To Change/Remove Messenger Profile Picture [Without Facebook]

✎ Key Takes:

» To update your profile picture on Messenger, log in and tap on the profile icon. Select the edit icon to replace the current picture with a new one directly within the Messenger app.
» Enhance the security of your Messenger profile picture by utilizing the DP lock feature, which adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access.

How To Remove Messenger Profile Picture:

You can try the following methods below:

1. Replacing with a Blank Image

If you wish to maintain a blank Messenger profile picture, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Begin by creating a blank image or selecting a solid color image.

Step 2: Navigate to your Messenger profile settings.

Step 3: Upload the blank image as your new profile picture.

Step 4: Your profile picture will now appear blank in Messenger.

2. On Facebook App

If your Messenger and Facebook accounts are linked, you can delete your profile picture through the Facebook app. Follow these steps to use this method:

Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your device.

Step 2: Navigate to your profile and tap on your current profile picture.

Step 3: Tap on the three-dot menu and choose “Remove photo.”

Step 4: Confirm your action, and your Messenger profile picture will be removed.

3. Facebook Website

If you favor using the Facebook website on a computer, you can delete your profile picture from there. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open your browser and go to the Facebook website, then log in to your account.

Step 2: Navigate to your profile and click on your current profile picture.

Step 3: Click on the “Options” button and choose “Delete This Photo.”

Step 4: Confirm the deletion, and your Messenger profile picture will be removed.

How To Change Messenger Profile Picture:

You have to follow the below methods:

1. Without Facebook

You have the option to update your Messenger display picture without relying on the Facebook application.

By default, your Messenger display picture mirrors your Facebook profile picture, given the connection between Messenger and your Facebook account.

To modify your Messenger account’s profile picture, you must directly utilize the Messenger application instead of altering it through your Facebook account.

The following steps will guide you on how to change your Messenger’s display picture:

? Steps To Follow:

Step 1: Open the Messenger app.

Step 2: Click on the three-line icon in the left sidebar.

Step 3: Click on the settings icon.

Step 4: Next, click on the camera icon attached to your Messenger display picture.

Step 5: Choose between “Take a photo” or “Choose from library.”

Step 6: Capture a picture or select a photo to set as your display picture, then click on Done.

Step 7: Click on SAVE PROFILE PICTURE to upload it.

2. Manually Change

? Android:

If you are using Android devices, simply follow these straightforward steps to change your profile picture directly from Messenger:

? Steps To Follow:

Step 1: Log in to Messenger with your credentials and open your profile section, indicated by a circle icon next to your name.

Step 2: In the following tab, locate the profile section and a pen-sized icon for editing your profile picture. Tap on that.

Step 3: Add the new profile picture you want to set for your display picture (DP) and save the settings by positioning the image within the designated circle.

? iOS (iPhone/iPad):

If you are using an iOS device, locate the Messenger app on your home screen. Ensure that the Messenger app is up-to-date, and proceed to change your profile picture from your iPhone or iPad.

Simply follow these straightforward steps:

? Steps To Follow:

Step 1: Open the Messenger app on your iOS device. Access the profile section by tapping on the circle icon next to your nickname.

Step 2: In the subsequent tab, tap on the edit icon to change your Messenger profile picture.

Step 3: Once clicked, you’ll be prompted to add a new profile picture. Set the new picture, adjust its position within the circle, and designate it as your profile picture.

That’s all you need to do to change your profile picture on Messenger using your iPhone or iPad.

Change Messenger Photo – Things To Do:

If you encounter difficulty changing the profile picture, several reasons may be contributing to this issue. Let’s clarify:

• The profile picture may not meet the required size specifications (180px*180px).
• Uploading images of lower quality or below the required size could be a reason.
• If you are not logged into your Facebook app along with Messenger or in the browser, the task may not be completed.

Resolve these issues and then attempt to change the profile picture by following the steps below through Messenger.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is it possible to Change the DP without Facebook?

If you are using Messenger on your Android or iOS devices, the edit section for your profile picture is readily available. You can effortlessly edit and add a new profile picture.

While on the Messenger app, simply tap on your profile picture. This action will direct you to the profile section, where you need to log in with your Facebook account username and password.

Follow the straightforward process to edit the profile section and change the profile picture using the same method.