How to Activate the Dynamic Profile Picture on Instagram

30 August, 2023 — James Brandon

Every commonly used social media platform including Instagram allows its users to upload a profile picture of their choice. The profile picture acts as a user identifier, just like the username. As an Instagram user, having a high-quality profile picture on Instagram makes your profile attractive and also helps other users easily identify your profile.

Instagram users have since the start been able to upload and change their profile pictures as they wish. Lately, after a feature update, Instagram users can now upload dynamic profile pictures. The new dynamic profile picture feature on Instagram allows users to use a photo of their choice and their avatar simultaneously as their profile picture. In a previous related article, we discussed how to make an Instagram avatar and how to use it.

When using a dynamic profile picture on Instagram, other users will be able to flip between your standard profile picture and your avatar. Having a dynamic profile picture on Instagram makes your profile more vibrant and striking. This piece highlights how you can activate the dynamic profile picture on Instagram.

To activate the dynamic profile picture on Instagram:

• Launch the Instagram app on your Android device

• While on the launch page, tap on the profile icon located at the bottom right side of the screen

• While on the profile page, tap and hold on your current profile picture

• On the menu that appears, tap the avatar section to view settings under it

• Activate the toggle button next to “Add to profile picture”

• Your avatar will automatically appear as your profile picture.