How to set a picture in a WhatsApp chat?

How to set a picture in a WhatsApp chat - briefly?

To set a profile picture on WhatsApp, tap the three dots in the top right corner of the app, select "Settings," then choose your current profile picture and tap "Camera" to take a new photo or "Gallery" to select an existing one.

How to set a picture in a WhatsApp chat - in detail?

To set a picture as your profile photo or group icon in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure that you are signed in to your account.

  2. Access Profile Settings:

    • For an individual profile picture: Tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top right corner of the screen. Select "Settings" from the menu. Then, tap on your name or current profile photo at the top.
    • For a group icon: Open the group chat you want to change the icon for. Tap on the group name or current icon at the top of the chat.
  3. Edit Your Profile:

    • For an individual profile picture: You will be taken to your profile information page. Here, tap on the camera icon or your current profile photo.
    • For a group icon: Tap on "Edit group info." Then, tap on the camera icon or the current group icon.
  4. Select Picture Source:

    • You can choose from several sources to set your picture:
      • Gallery: Tap on this option to select an existing photo from your device's gallery.
      • Camera: Tap on this option to take a new photo using your device's camera.
      • Documents: Tap on this option if you want to set a document as your profile picture or group icon.
  5. Choose and Crop the Picture:

    • After selecting the source, browse through your photos or take a new one using the camera. Once you have selected the desired image, use the cropping tool to adjust the frame so that the most important part of the picture is visible. WhatsApp will automatically crop the image to fit its circular profile photo frame or square group icon frame.
  6. Save Your Changes:

    • After cropping, tap on the checkmark (✓) or "OK" button at the bottom right corner of the screen to save your changes. The selected picture will now be set as your WhatsApp profile photo or the group's icon.

By following these steps, you can easily change your profile picture or update a group icon in WhatsApp to better represent yourself or your group.