Have you ever gotten a phone call from a number you don’t recognize, but can’t remember the name of when trying to look it up in your phone’s contacts? Adding a photo to your contacts can help you quickly identify who’s calling, so you don’t have to play guessing games. In this article, we’ll go over several methods for adding photos to your contacts on iPhone.
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What’s Needed
All you need is your iPhone and access to your contacts.
What requires your focus?
You’ll need to pay attention to each step in the methods we outline below to ensure that your contacts are updated with the correct photos.
Method 1: Take a Photo and Use as Contact Photo
1. Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
2. Select the contact you want to add a photo to.
3. Tap the Edit button in the upper right corner.
4. Tap Add Photo.
5. Select Take Photo.
6. Take a photo of your contact or choose one from your Photo Library.
7. Adjust the photo size and position.
8. Tap Choose.
9. Tap Done.
Pros: You can take the exact photo you want to use for your contact’s profile picture.
Cons: You will have to manually resize and adjust the photo to fit the circular shape, which may require some trial and error.
Method 2: Choose a Photo from Your Photo Library to Use as Contact Photo
1. Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
2. Select the contact you want to add a photo to.
3. Tap the Edit button in the upper right corner.
4. Tap Add Photo.
5. Select Choose Photo.
6. Choose the photo you want to use for this contact.
7. Adjust the photo size and position.
8. Tap Choose.
9. Tap Done.
Pros: You can choose the perfect photo from your existing library, which may already have photos that your contact has shared with you.
Cons: You will still need to manually resize and adjust the photo to fit the circular shape in the contact’s profile.
Method 3: Use Photo from Social Media or Saved Photos
1. Find a photo of your contact on their social media profile or in your saved photos.
2. Take a screenshot of their photo.
3. Crop the screenshot image so that only the photo of your contact is left.
4. Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
5. Select the contact you want to add a photo to.
6. Tap the Edit button in the upper right corner.
7. Tap Add Photo.
8. Select Choose Photo.
9. Choose the cropped screenshot image of your contact.
10. Adjust the photo size and position.
11. Tap Choose.
12. Tap Done.
Pros: This method works great if you are trying to add a photo of someone who doesn’t have a profile picture in your contacts and you aren’t able to take a picture of them yourself.
Cons: The quality of the photo may be lower than you would prefer, and you will still need to manually resize and adjust the image.
Method 4: Use an App to Add Photos to Your Contacts
1. Download an app like Sync.ME or Addappt that allows you to add profile pictures to your contacts from social media.
2. Open the app and follow the instructions to connect your social media accounts.
3. Allow the app to access your contacts so that it can find matches between your contacts and their social media profiles.
4. The app will automatically add photos to your contacts based on the available information.
Pros: This method saves time by automatically adding profile pictures to your contacts for you.
Cons: The app may not be able to find a match between your contacts and their social media profiles, and you will need to download and use a third-party app.
Why Can’t I Add a Photo to My Contacts?
1. Make sure you are editing the correct contact.
2. Ensure that you have given the Contacts app permission to access your Photos app.
3. Check that you have the latest version of your Contacts app and iOS.
4. Ensure that you have enough storage space on your phone to add a photo.
Q: Can I add a photo to multiple contacts at once?
A: Unfortunately, there is no way to add a photo to multiple contacts at once. You will need to add the photo to each contact individually.
Q: Can I use any photo for my contact’s profile?
A: Yes, as long as you have permission to use the photo and it is appropriate.
Q: What size should my contact photos be?
A: To ensure that your photo fits properly into the circular profile picture, you will need to crop or adjust the size of your image to be 640 x 640 pixels.
Q: How do I remove a photo from my contact’s profile?
A: Follow the steps outlined in Methods 1-3 to edit your contact’s profile. Once you tap on the current photo, you will see an option to "Remove Photo." Tap this and then tap "Done" to save your changes.
Q: Do the photos I add to my contacts take up storage on my phone?
A: Yes, any photos you add to your contacts will take up space on your iPhone, so be mindful of this if you have limited storage.
Conclusion
Adding photos to your contacts is an easy and useful way to personalize your phone and quickly identify who’s calling. By following the steps outlined in this article, you’ll be able to add profile pictures to your contacts in no time. Don’t forget to double-check the details and size of your chosen photo to ensure that it fits properly into the circular profile picture.
