How to set up a profile picture for a WhatsApp contact?

How to set up a profile picture for a WhatsApp contact - briefly?

To set up a profile picture for a WhatsApp contact, first open the contact's chat and tap on their name at the top of the screen. Then, select 'Edit Contact', choose 'Change Photo', and upload or take a new photo.

How to set up a profile picture for a WhatsApp contact - in detail?

To set up a profile picture for a WhatsApp contact, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.

  2. Navigate to Contacts: Tap on the "Contacts" tab at the bottom of the screen. This will display all your contacts who are using WhatsApp.

  3. Select the Contact: Find and tap on the contact for whom you want to set a profile picture.

  4. Edit Contact Information: Once you're on the contact's individual chat screen, tap on the three dots (⋮) located in the top-right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select "View Contact".

  5. Access Media Options: On the contact information page, look for a section labeled "Media" or "Shared Media". Tap on it to view all the media files (photos, videos) exchanged with that contact.

  6. Select the Desired Photo: Browse through the photos and select the one you want to use as the profile picture. You can also choose a photo from your device's gallery by tapping on the "Camera" icon or the "Gallery" icon, depending on your device.

  7. Set as Profile Picture: After selecting the photo, tap on the three dots (⋮) again and select "Set as Contact Photo". This will set the selected image as the profile picture for that specific contact.

  8. Confirm Changes: You may be prompted to confirm the change. Tap "Yes" or "OK" to finalize the process.

  9. Verify the Profile Picture: Go back to your contacts list and tap on the contact again to ensure that the profile picture has been successfully updated.

By following these steps, you can easily set up a profile picture for any WhatsApp contact, enhancing your communication experience with personalized visuals.