How to Get a Custom Netflix Profile Picture

Bored with Netflix’s profile picture options? Here’s how you can set your own custom avatar on Netflix when using a desktop browser.

Every Netflix account can have up to five profiles, each with its own recommendations, settings, and customizations. When you create a profile, Netflix assigns you a default profile picture, which you can change from a selection of Netflix-approved avatars. But it doesn’t allow you to select a custom picture.

We’re going to show you how to get a custom Netflix profile picture on desktop, with the help of a browser extension.

How to Get a Custom Profile Picture for Netflix

For this trick, note that it’s a local change only. While your profile picture will look different for you on your browser, it won’t be updated on your phone or any other device. For that, see our guide on how to change your Netflix profile picture, but you won’t be able to use a custom image.

To begin, you need a Google Chrome browser extension called “Custom profile picture for Netflix”. Once in the Google Chrome Store, click Add to Chrome, and select Add Extension from the popup.

If you’re already signed in to your Netflix account, you’ll automatically be directed to the profile page in a new tab after installation. If not, sign in to your account and stay on the profile page when you’re prompted to select a profile.

Then, to set a custom profile picture:

1. Click the Extensions icon at the top right of the Google Chrome tab and select Custom profile picture for Netflix.
2. In the Upload custom profile picture box, select the profile you want to make the changes to from the Profile dropdown.
3. Next to Image, click Select image. You’ll be directed to your computer folders.
4. Locate the image file you want to use, select it, and click Open. Ensure the image is smaller than 5MB.
5. Once the picture is uploaded, you can alter its position with the icons in the Alignment box—it acts as a type of cropping tool.
6. When you’re happy with the crop, click away from the extension to close it, reload the Netflix page, and you’ll see your new, custom Netflix profile picture.

If you want to further customize Netflix, check out our guide on how to make Netflix better for you.

Make Netflix Perfect for You

The profile picture selection that Netflix offers is quite limited. Using a Google Chrome extension and these easy instructions, you can use any custom profile picture you desire.

Now you’ve got your profile picture sorted, it’s time to consider which browser is best for watching Netflix.