How To Change Your Avatar On Steam

Do you want to customize your Steam profile with a new avatar? Or did you get a new frame from the Points Shop? Either way, you can change your profile avatar on Steam whenever you want. Check our quick guide below, and we’ll cover the steps to do so.

In Steam, you can upload an avatar for your profile. This avatar will appear on your profile page, other people’s Friends list, and games you play on the app.

If you have a photo that you want to display for your account, you can upload it on Steam and use it as your avatar. On the other hand, you can get new avatar frames from the Point Shop and use them on your profile.

Here’s our guide about updating your avatar on Steam.

How to update your Steam avatar

If you want to change your icon on Steam, you can edit your profile’s avatar. This avatar will appear on your profile as well as on games you play on the app alongside your display name.

You can update your profile’s avatar whether you’re using the Steam desktop or mobile app. In our tutorials below, we’ll cover the steps for both devices.

On your computer:

1. Open the Steam desktop app and sign in to your account.
2. Click the drop-down arrow beside your profile name on the upper right side of the app and select “View my profile” from the menu. Alternatively, hover your mouse pointer on your profile name on the upper center side of the app and select “Profile” from the menu.
   
   
3. Click the Edit Profile button on the right side of your profile page.
   
   
4. Head to the Avatar tab.
   
   
5. Upload an avatar or choose from the available ones for your account.
   
   
6. Choose an avatar frame and click the Save button to apply the changes.
   
   

That’s how you update your avatar from the Steam desktop app. If you ever change your mind, you can always upload a new photo and use it for your profile avatar.

On your phone:

1. Open the Steam mobile app and sign in to your account.
2. Tap your profile icon on the upper right side of the app.
3. Select the View Profile option.
   
   
4. Tap the Edit Profile button on your profile page.
   
   
5. Head to the Avatar tab.
   
   
6. Upload an avatar or choose from the available ones on your account.
   
   
7. Select the avatar frame you want to use and tap Save.
   
   

If you want a new avatar and frame for your profile, you can visit the Points Shop on Steam. You can find animated frames and avatars that you can purchase for your account.

To wrap things up

Now that you know how to update your avatar on Steam, you can upload the photo you want to display on your profile. On the other hand, you can use animated avatars and frames from the Points Shop.

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