Snapchat Profile Photo

Snapchat is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. It’s great to keep in touch with friends and family and communicate in a fun and interactive way. With the addition of the Public Profile, users can get to even more people and acquire followers from across the globe to share their ideas and creative snaps. To catch another user's eye, it's good to have a nice profile picture. Think about it: What would a profile be without a good photo? A profile picture is the first thing other users see when scrolling through potential people to follow and get inspired by. Not only does it simplify the process of finding your profile for your friends, but it also makes it easier for new people to find you. 

There are no strict rules for Snapchat profile pictures, as the photo you upload depends wholly on you as a user. Be aware though, that other people who look for your profile can see your profile picture, so make sure it’s not something you wouldn’t want certain people to see.

How to take photos at home

If you’ve just set up your account but realised you do not yet have a profile picture- don’t panic! There are many great ways to take a Snapchat profile picture with your phone. You can either take one alone or better yet- ask a friend to help you out. Obviously, there are no real requirements for a Snapchat profile pic. The most important thing is that the picture represents who you are, and shows what you want others to see of you. Check out the bullet points below for some tips!

Tips for the perfect Snapchat profile photo

As already said above, there are no strict rules for Snapchat profile photos. There are, however, alongside a few formal points, some things that are good to know when it comes to taking a picture that should attract others and create a good impression of your profile.

• The accepted file formats are PNG and JPEG.
• Your profile picture will need to be at least 1080x1920 pixels big.
• Pay attention to the lighting! Natural lighting is best, as there is less of a risk of your face being partly covered by shadows. A good idea would be to stand facing a window or to take a picture outside. Also, it’s best not to use flash. Keep the lighting as natural as possible.
• Smile! It’s been proven that people smiling on their profile pictures attract more followers. It will make you seem more friendly, attractive and open.
• Wear clothes you feel comfortable in and feel natural wearing. Be aware, however, that anyone searching your profile can see your picture, so be sure to wear something that you are ok with other users seeing. 
• Make sure you are recognisable. Keep your head in the centre and look straight into the camera, so that people looking for you can recognize your face and won’t skip over it by mistake.
• Backgrounds are not to be underestimated! A nice background can level up your profile picture by quite a lot. Go out into the park or look for other spots with good lighting and pretty scenery.

5 most common mistakes when taking a profile photo

See the most common mistakes when taking a Snapchat profile photo:

• You aren’t looking into the camera. It’s best to have your face centred and to look into the camera to be recognisable. Candid photos are great for posts- but maybe less for profile pictures.
• The lighting is bad. Make sure you are in a place with good lighting when taking your Snapchat profile picture. Bad lighting will lower the overall quality of your picture and will probably attract less attention than a nicely taken photo.
• Your picture is blurred. Ask someone to take your picture for you to avoid a blurred image. If you don’t have anyone around you, you can also use a tripod or something to hold or phone in place.
• Your background is boring. While it’s true that you should be in the foreground here, a nice background is important to create a good overall impression. Some ideas for a nice background would be a garden, a park, a landscape, an office or a background in one specific colour. 
• You are covering parts of your face with a cap or other headwear. This makes it difficult for other users to find and recognise your face. It's better to keep it free from accessories.

Snapchat profile photo tool

It can happen that you aren’t happy with the background of the photo you’ve taken, and are just happy with your face. There’s no need to scrap the picture though! With the help of PhotoAid, you can simply choose the picture you want to use as a profile picture and pick another image you want as a background. Alternatively, there’s also the option of choosing one of the offered backgrounds from PhotoAid. There are absolutely no tech skills needed- the AI technology will resize your image so it perfectly fits into the ghost icon and change the background to whatever you wish it to be.

How do you change the background of a picture on Snapchat?

Firstly, download PhotoAiD or go to our website. Then, choose a photo you would like to use and upload it to our app. PhotoAid also has several background options like photos or patterns to offer. After having chosen a background, just let the AI do its thing. After 3 seconds, you will get to see a preview of your new profile picture. If you are happy with it, you can download it, if not, just try again! 

Snapchat Profile Photo Editor - Mobile App

PhotoAid is a great choice for anyone wishing to take a quick, easy and high-quality profile photo. You can use it on your computer or phone, which is perhaps the most efficient as you won't have to lose time in transferring files. Simply download the application in the Google Play Store or App Store. In addition to a Snapchat profile pic, you can also make one for your other social media accounts.