{"id":9110,"date":"2009-08-04T20:49:36","date_gmt":"2009-08-04T15:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=9110"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:07:27","slug":"add-twitter-profile-icons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Frame or Icon to Your Twitter (X) Profile Picture (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to add a Twitter profile picture frame or a small cause icon to your photo? Back in 2009 we showed how Twibbon could overlay a support ribbon on your Twitter avatar with one click. Twitter is now X, and Twibbon no longer changes your profile photo automatically, but adding a frame for a cause, festival, event or campaign is still easy. Here&#8217;s how to do it in 2026, on X and other networks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-63744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/twitter-profile-picture-frame-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Twitter profile picture frame\" width=\"760\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/twitter-profile-picture-frame-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/twitter-profile-picture-frame-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/twitter-profile-picture-frame-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/twitter-profile-picture-frame-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/twitter-profile-picture-frame.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> To add a Twitter profile picture frame, open a campaign on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twibbon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twibbon<\/a>, upload your photo, adjust it inside the frame and download the result. Then on X go to <strong>Profile &gt; Edit profile<\/strong>, tap your photo, upload the framed image and save. To remove the frame later, upload your original photo again.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aeb098ed8c73\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aeb098ed8c73\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#How_to_add_a_Twitter_profile_picture_frame_with_Twibbon\" >How to add a Twitter profile picture frame with Twibbon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#Create_your_own_Twibbon_frame\" >Create your own Twibbon frame<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#Other_ways_to_add_icons_to_your_profile_picture\" >Other ways to add icons to your profile picture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#Tips_for_profile_picture_frames\" >Tips for profile picture frames<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#Is_Twibbon_free\" >Is Twibbon free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#Why_doesnt_Twibbon_change_my_X_profile_photo_automatically_any_more\" >Why doesn&#8217;t Twibbon change my X profile photo automatically any more?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#What_size_should_my_X_profile_picture_be\" >What size should my X profile picture be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/08\/add-twitter-profile-icons\/#How_do_I_remove_a_frame_from_my_profile_picture\" >How do I remove a frame from my profile picture?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_add_a_Twitter_profile_picture_frame_with_Twibbon\"><\/span>How to add a Twitter profile picture frame with Twibbon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Find a frame:<\/strong> go to Twibbon and search for a cause, event or brand campaign, for example a national day, charity drive or conference. Organisers often share a direct campaign link.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upload your photo:<\/strong> click <strong>Choose photo<\/strong> and pick a clear, square headshot. You don&#8217;t need to log in with your X account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjust:<\/strong> drag and zoom so your face sits nicely inside the frame.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Download:<\/strong> click <strong>Download<\/strong> to save the framed image to your device. Many campaigns also suggest a caption you can post.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update X:<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>, open your profile, tap <strong>Edit profile<\/strong>, tap the camera icon on your photo, choose the downloaded image, crop if needed and tap <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>X profile photos display as circles, so pick frames designed for round avatars and keep important text away from the corners.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_your_own_Twibbon_frame\"><\/span>Create your own Twibbon frame<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want supporters to show a frame for your blog, event or cause? Sign up on Twibbon, click <strong>Create campaign<\/strong>, upload a transparent PNG frame (a square image with a see-through centre), add a title and description, and publish. Share the campaign link on X, WhatsApp and your website so people can add the frame in seconds. In 2009 we made an &#8220;I love India&#8221; Twibbon with the Indian flag in the same way.<\/p>\n<p>Design tips for a good frame:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a 1000 x 1000 px PNG with a transparent middle.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the design in the outer ring so it shows on a circular avatar.<\/li>\n<li>Add a short hashtag or slogan, but don&#8217;t cover the face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_ways_to_add_icons_to_your_profile_picture\"><\/span>Other ways to add icons to your profile picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> use the built-in <strong>#OpenToWork<\/strong> or <strong>#Hiring<\/strong> photo frames from your profile photo settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canva and photo apps:<\/strong> design a frame or badge yourself in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canva<\/a> or any editor, export a square PNG and upload it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook:<\/strong> Facebook retired its own profile frames, so use a Twibbon or Canva image instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WhatsApp and Instagram:<\/strong> upload the framed image as your profile photo the same way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_profile_picture_frames\"><\/span>Tips for profile picture frames<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep it temporary:<\/strong> frames work best for a week or a campaign. Switch back to your normal photo afterwards so people still recognise you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the source:<\/strong> only use frames from official organisers, and never give your X password to a frame site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a high-quality photo:<\/strong> a sharp, well-lit headshot keeps your face visible inside the frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fun fact: years ago we also turned our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/green-twitter-profile-avatars\/\">Twitter avatar green<\/a> to support a cause, one of the first viral profile picture campaigns on Twitter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Twibbon_free\"><\/span>Is Twibbon free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, adding a frame to your photo is free. Twibbon offers paid plans for organisations that run large campaigns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_doesnt_Twibbon_change_my_X_profile_photo_automatically_any_more\"><\/span>Why doesn&#8217;t Twibbon change my X profile photo automatically any more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>X restricted third-party access to its API, so Twibbon now gives you a framed image to download and upload yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_should_my_X_profile_picture_be\"><\/span>What size should my X profile picture be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use a square image of at least 400 x 400 px. X crops it into a circle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_remove_a_frame_from_my_profile_picture\"><\/span>How do I remove a frame from my profile picture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Upload your original photo again from Edit profile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to add a Twitter profile picture frame or a small cause icon to your photo? 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