# Simplifying the profile picture change
**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660
**Category:** Feature
**Created:** [December 28, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660 "2024-12-28T13:32:35Z")
**Posts on this page:** 12
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### Author:  [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/1 "2024-12-28T13:32:35Z")
Was thinking, wouldn’t it be great to introduce a feature, similar to LinkedIn, where users can update their profile picture directly by clicking on the round frame, triggering a seamless pop-up? The current process feels slightly cumbersome with extra steps. Implementing this feature would not only streamline the workflow but also significantly elevate the overall profile page experience.
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### Author:  [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/2 "2024-12-28T14:03:51Z")
So instead of opening the user card, it opens up the modal to change your avatar?
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### Author:  [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/3 "2024-12-28T14:13:26Z")
Don has a theme component for something like this.
> [@Quick Profile Links Menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quick-profile-links-menu/338591):
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> information_sourceSummary Quick Profile Links MenueyeglassesPreview [Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/Don/quick-profile-links-menu)hammer_and_wrenchRepository [GitHub - VaperinaDEV/quick-profile-links-menu](https://github.com/VaperinaDEV/quick-profile-links-menu)questionInstall Guide [How to install a theme or theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-install-a-theme-or-theme-component/63682)open_bookNew to Discourse Themes? [Beginner’s guide to using Discourse Themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-using-discourse-themes/91966) Install this theme component Hello wave Navigating the user preferences can be a bit difficult at times, especially for new users. This theme component allo…
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### Author:  [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/4 "2024-12-28T14:16:27Z")
I mean, when you go to your profile page, instead of seeing ‘Settings’ and then ‘Account,’ it would be great if you could just tap on your image to change the picture.
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### Author:  [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/5 "2024-12-29T02:29:30Z")
As in, the one right at the top of the page, above the Expand button?
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### Author:  [@otpotential](https://meta.discourse.org/u/otpotential)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/6 "2024-12-29T22:06:39Z")
Yes! Would love for it to be easier for members to change their pic!!
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### Author:  [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/7 "2024-12-30T02:58:59Z")
Yes, exactly right there.
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### Author:  [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/8 "2024-12-30T03:22:12Z")
i just remembered that Don’s excellent [compose center](https://meta.discourse.org/t/compose-center/323776) component also makes this easier.
> [@Compose Center](https://meta.discourse.org/t/compose-center/323776):
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> information_sourceSummary Compose CentereyeglassesPreview [Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/Don/compose-center)hammer_and_wrenchRepository [GitHub - VaperinaDEV/discourse-compose-center: Compose Center is a place for all type of composing options.](https://github.com/VaperinaDEV/discourse-compose-center)questionInstall Guide [How to install a theme or theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-install-a-theme-or-theme-component/63682)open_bookNew to Discourse Themes? [Beginner’s guide to using Discourse Themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-using-discourse-themes/91966) Install this theme component Hello wave Compose Center is a place for all type of composing options. The …
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### Author:  [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2024, 3:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/9 "2024-12-30T03:25:03Z")
It seems like @Don has already built all the components I would ever need, so from now on, I’ll stalk his work before posting. Also, thanks @Lilly for sharing :))
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### Author:  [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2024, 7:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/10 "2024-12-30T07:44:50Z")
I totally forgot that, even though I use it too.
But still — it isn’t the most obvious way to change a profile image using the writing route. That was one strong point for me to start using the compose center, though. I thought it might be an easy way to make the reply button fear fade away when a new user uses it to change their avatar. And then I forgot to tell users about that option 🤦♂️
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### Author:  [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2024, 8:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/11 "2024-12-30T08:43:57Z")
If I remember correctly we use the route there because the avatar selector modal is restricted to `preferences/account` route. 🤔 but I will check it again.
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### Author:  [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660/12 "2024-12-30T09:50:55Z")
Save your time. I don’t know that is such big deal — unless you have plans to give direct access via clicking a profile picture.
Plus I just documented that option for my users, and I’m already lagging behind that job, mainly because your components have changed playground so much 😂