Hey Duo users, do you want to change your profile picture/Avatar on Duolingo?
But unsure how to change it.
Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, I’ll show you how to change your Duolingo profile picture/avatar, step by step.
Change your profile picture/avatar on your phone (Android/iOS)
To change your profile picture on Duolingo using your Phone, follow these easy steps
Step 1. First, open the “Duolingo app” on your phone and tap the “Profile” tab.
Step 2. Now, tap on the “Settings” icon in the top right corner of the app.
Step 3. Then, select the “Profile” option in the menu.
Step 4. Now, tap “Change Avatar” at the top to customize your avatar with options like hairstyle, skin tone, background color, and more.
Step 5. After customizing your avatar, tap the “Done” button in the top right corner of the app.
Change your profile picture/avatar on your PC
To change your profile picture on Duolingo using your PC, follow these easy steps
Step 1. First, open your web browser, go to the “Duolingo website“, and log in to your account.
Step 2. Then, click on the “Profile” tab on the right side of your screen.
Step 3. Now, you will see a “Pencil” icon in the top right corner simply, click on it to customize your avatar with options like hairstyle, skin tone, background color, and more.
Step 4. Finally, after customizing your avatar, scroll down and click on the “Done” button.
FAQs
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Why can’t I change my profile picture on Duolingo?
If you can’t change your profile picture on Duolingo right now, it’s probably due to technical issues with Duolingo, possibly due to the servers being down, so try again later.
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Can I use my photo as my profile picture on Duolingo?
Unfortunately, Duolingo doesn’t allow this, you have to use an avatar instead.
Wrapping Up
That’s it! With these simple steps, you have successfully changed your Duolingo profile picture/avatar.
Now it’s time to end this blog post, so follow us for more such guides and tutorials about Duolingo.
When they took my profile pic they lost my loyalty forever… onward to a balanced diet of language learning apps
I’m not sure why Duo removed pictorial profile avatars, but I hope they add that feature back:C.
(I’m not too fond of customizing avatars and like my silly profile pictures because they mean something to me. I don’t like having a person staring at me when I’m on my profile)
Is there any way to change it back to a letter at least? People who previously had pictures now have letters but I’m stuck with this stupid ass ugly avatar. Is there anyway to even turn it to the letter?
Hi, joe
I completely agree with you – our profile pictures looked much better than these avatars. Unfortunately, there is no way to change it back to a picture or even just letters.
Keep trying to change my avatar but it never works.Is there something wrong?
Hi! Julie Prowles
Duolingo doesn’t let you upload a profile picture anymore. Now, you can only use a virtual avatar, but you can change it.
I hope our real pictures on duolingo be back the idea of avatars just makes all the same. We are unique with unique language identities as language learners let us be real and genuine. If a pic is not morally good then put restrictions and don’t refuse all profile pics at the same time
Hi fairytale, I completely agree with you! Hopefully, Duolingo will bring back the option to add our original profile pictures.
And, one last thing. To add insult to injury, the avatars we’re now being forced to use, make us look like CHILDREN…. Which is really just kind of creepy–I have no words.
I’m sure it’s not your fault. I can’t help but notice that you have a photo and NOT an avatar. Why is that? Does DuoLingo believe that it would help things feel more personal when you respond to our posts? Or, I might guess that maybe they want us to feel like we can trust you and trust that you’re not some kind of AI or bot–or are you?
That’s my point. Why does DuoLingo force avatars on paying customers? Especially when they, themselves believe that photos make things more personal.
And to add insult to injury, the avatars we’re now being forced to use, make us look like CHILDREN…. Which is really just kind of creepy–I have no words.
I agree. If it’s a safety thing for minors, just handle it like that and use an ‘over 18’ setting (based on your birthdate or something) to govern it.
I think the avatars are terrible. They don’t even look good and I don’t understand the logic behind removing the ability to use them. the avatars make things seem LESS PERSONAL. (*The only appropriate ‘mandatory’ use may be when they weave your avatars into the lessons, which is cool; other than that, they shouldn’t force the avatar on your ‘outward identity.’)
@DuoLingo – Why? This goes against the purpose of Language. Language is about identity, culture, and connection. And therefore learning another language in many ways, is PERSONAL…. It’s about growing _who_you_are_ by connecting across cultures to others who share that same desire. Seeing each other helps us identify with each other, and even if we don’t actually talk to each other, seeing each other’s photos really adds a dimension of bonding with other participants you see regularly.
Absolute bs tricking me into using this stupid avatar, I hate it
Hi, David Brailsford
I agree! Avatars make everyone look the same. Hope Duolingo brings back real pictures soon.
How to change my Duolingo profile picture from gallery
Hi, Laxsha
Sorry, you can’t change your profile picture from your gallery on Duolingo. Instead, you can change your virtual avatar.
I agree completely! I loved having my picture there! I don’t like building a silly avatar, especially as a paid customer. Maybe that’s a feature they could provide for paying customers (not children). I could understand that parents would be nervous about having their kids’ pictures in an app. As a grown-up, I’d like my picture or a pet picture or something personal. We should have the choice, especially as paying customers…
Hi, Risa
Hi! I completely agree with you. Duolingo should let paying users upload their own profile pictures.