How do I change my profile picture in Skype?

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    1. From Chats, select your profile picture.
    2. Select Profile button Skype profile.
    3. Select your profile picture again. A menu will appear where you can choose from the following:

      • Take Photo (Mobile only) - Use the camera on your mobile device to take a new profile picture.
        • Edit the photo then tap the check mark button check mark to save as your profile picture.
      • Upload Photo - Choose an existing photo saved to your device. 
        • Mobile - Edit the photo then tap the check mark button check mark to save as your profile picture.
        • Desktop - When you select to open a photo it will be saved as your profile picture.
      • View Photo - Preview your current profile picture.
      • Remove Photo - Remove your current profile picture if you no longer want one.


    Android 4.0.4 - 5.1

    1. Tap the Menu button Android 4.0.3 Menu button.
    2. Tap My Profile button My profile.
    3. Tap the Camera button Camera button next to your profile picture and choose from the following:
      • Camera - Use the camera on your device to take a new profile picture.
      • Gallery - Choose an existing photo saved to your Gallery.
      • Remove - Remove your current profile picture if you no longer want one.
    4. Select the check mark when you are finished making edits to save as your new profile picture.

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