How to Edit Spotify Profile | Change Picture & Name

Editing a standard Spotify profile means changing your display name and profile picture through the app’s settings or desktop menu.

Your Spotify profile is the first thing friends see when they search for you or check your playlists. The fix for an outdated photo or an old display name takes about thirty seconds once you know where to tap. The process differs depending on whether you’re on a phone, desktop, or managing an artist page. Here’s exactly how each one works.

Editing Your Profile On Mobile (iOS & Android)

The mobile route works the same on both platforms. Open the Spotify app, then tap your profile picture in the top-left corner of the Home screen. Tap View profile, then tap Edit near the top of your profile page.

From here you can change two things: your display name and your profile photo. Tap your current display name to type a new one — this can be your real name, a nickname, or whatever you’d like your followers to see. To swap the photo, tap Change photo and choose between picking from your camera roll, taking a new picture, or removing the current image entirely. Once you’ve made your selection, tap Use photo and then Save.

Photos on iOS must be under 10 MB ; on Android, the limit is more flexible but JPEG and PNG are the safe formats. If your iPhone photo was taken recently it may be in HEIC format, which Spotify may not accept. Convert it to JPEG in the Photos app before uploading.

Editing Your Profile On Desktop Or Web Player

The desktop app and web player share the same layout. Click your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen and select Profile from the dropdown. Your profile page opens, showing your public name and picture.

Click directly on your existing profile picture — a file browser window pops up. Pick a new image from your computer and click Save. An even faster option: hover your mouse over the profile picture in the top-right corner of the app and a small Change link appears. Click it and you skip the Profile page entirely.

The desktop file size limit is 4 MB , which is smaller than the mobile cap. If your photo fails to upload, resize or compress it first before trying again. JPEG and PNG remain the only accepted formats here too.

Editing An Artist Profile (Spotify For Artists)

Artist profiles work completely differently from standard user profiles. Musicians get a banner image, a custom avatar, a bio, and social links — but accessing these features requires claiming the profile first through Spotify for Artists.

Go to artists.spotify.com and click Get access. Log in with your regular Spotify listener account credentials. You’ll need at least one track released through a distributor (like DistroKid or TuneCore) to claim your artist name. Search for your artist name and select it, then you’ll be asked to link your Twitter or Instagram account for verification. An optional artist website can be added here too.

Once claimed, navigate to the Profile Editor. The dashboard shows your current banner image and avatar with a small pencil icon in the top-right corner. Click it, then select Update next to either the Header Image or Avatar Image. The banner cap is 20 MB with a recommended width of 4,000 pixels to keep file size manageable. For the bio, click Edit Profile and then More Info — a text editor opens where you can write your artist description.

What You Cannot Change On A Spotify Profile

Standard user profiles have no banner image option. That feature belongs only to artist profiles claimed through Spotify for Artists. You also cannot change your artist name from the dashboard — the name is tied to the music release itself. If you’re rebranding, you would need to distribute new music under a new artist profile through your distributor.

Another limitation: Spotify does not support merging two separate accounts into one profile. If you have an old account with a name you prefer and a new one with your playlists, keep the one you want and let the other go. Editing applies only to the account you’re logged into.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

The most frequent error is uploading a photo that exceeds the file size limit. iOS users hit this when trying to upload recent photos taken with an iPhone — HEIC files are larger than JPEG and may be rejected outright. Convert to JPEG first. Desktop users need to keep images under 4 MB , which means medium-resolution photos rather than full-camera RAWs.

The second common mistake is confusing standard and artist profile controls. A standard user searching for “banner image” in settings will never find it because only claimed artists have access to that feature. If you’re an unsigned musician, claim your profile at artists.spotify.com before trying to upload a banner. If you’re a regular listener, the photo and display name are all you get — and that’s all most people need.

Your Quick Checklist For A Complete Profile

• Photo uploaded: JPEG or PNG, under the platform’s size limit
• Display name updated: Reflects what you want friends to see
• Artist bio written (if applicable): Accessed via Spotify for Artists dashboard
• Profile verified on a quick glance: Photo loads, name appears correctly

Once these four items are handled, your Spotify profile is as complete as it needs to be. The thirty-second edit on mobile or desktop covers everything a standard user can change, and the artist dashboard handles the rest for musicians.