How to Change Profile Picture in Amazon Prime Video

Aug. 21, 2021



Amazon Prime Video is finallyrolling outa feature Netflix has had for years, and that’s the ability to set profile pictures based on characters from its original shows. In this article, we have listed all the available series and movies you can choose from, along with detailed instructions to change your Amazon Prime Video profile picture.

Amazon is rolling out profile pictures feature in Prime Video worldwide. Hence, if you live in a region that supports Prime Video, check the service right now to move away from the generic profile picture you have been using so far.

You can set your Prime Video profile picture from popular characters from the following Amazon Originals at the moment:

  1. Open the Prime Videowebsite, click on your profile icon at the top right corner, andchoose ‘Manage profiles’.

  2. You will now see all the profiles you have added so far. If you have not set up profiles, check our handy guide toadd multiple profiles on Prime Video.Click on ‘Edit profile’to change your Prime Video profile picture.

  3. When the pencil icon overlay appears, click on it to view all the supported profile images you can set for your Prime Video account.

  4. From the list of profile pictures, pick the character you like. For instance, I have picked a Fleabag character here.

  5. You will then be taken back to the Edit profile page automatically.Click on ‘Save changes’to set your profile picture. Now, you will start seeing the profile picture on Prime Video.

If you prefer watching TV shows and movies on Prime Video from mobile instead, here’s how to change your Prime Video profile picture on Android, iOS, and Fire tablets.

  1. Switch to the ‘My Stuff’ tab from the bottom navigation bar and tap on your profile at the top-left corner. From the dropdown menu,press ‘Manage profiles’to change the profile picture of your Prime Video account.

  2. Then, press the pencil icon next to the profile and tap on ‘Change’ to browse all the available profile pictures.

  3. Pick a character from your favorite movie or series and tap on ‘Save’ to start using it as your profile picture on Prime Video.

Set your Favorite Character as Profile Picture in Prime Video

Set your Favorite Character as Profile Picture in Prime Video

So that’s how you can change your profile picture in Amazon Prime Video. Although the company has taken its time to implement this feature, it’s good to finally see it in action. If you often use Prime Video to watch shows and movies, do not forget to check outAmazon Prime Video Watch Partyto watch movies with friends from the comfort of your home.

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.