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How to Fix Blurry Profile Picture on Discord

Is your profile picture blurry on Discord mobile?

Your pfp on Discord is blurry because you’ve uploaded it on the Discord mobile app.

This is caused by a glitch on the Discord mobile app.

A blurry profile picture does not look good on Discord because it’s not fully visible.

Hence, you need to fix it to make it clear.

If you change your profile picture on the desktop version of Discord, your profile picture will not be blurry.

However, using the desktop version of Discord on your mobile device is challenging.

This is because you cannot visit the Discord website using the discord.com URL.

Instead, you’ll have to visit Discord using a different URL to log in.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix a blurry/pixelated profile picture on Discord mobile.

How to fix blurry profile picture on Discord

To fix a blurry profile picture on Discord, you need to log in to Discord in a browser like Safari or Chrome.

Then, upload your profile picture in the “User Profile” settings.

Once you’re uploaded your profile picture on the desktop version of Discord, it’ll no longer be blurry.

When you change your pfp on the Discord mobile app, it may turn out blurry.

This is caused by a glitch on the Discord mobile app.

Hence, you need to change your pfp on the desktop version of Discord instead.

If you’re using a mobile device, you first need to open a browser like Safari or Chrome.

Then, you need to go to discord.com/login.

Do not go to discord.com as you won’t be able to log in to Discord.

Only the discord.com/login URL allows you to log in to Discord in your browser.

Once you’ve logged in to Discord in your browser, changing your avatar will not turn out blurry.

Here’s how to fix a blurry profile picture on Discord:

  1. Log in to discord in your browser
  2. Upload your profile picture
  3. Edit your profile picture

1. Log in to discord in your browser

How to fix blurry profile picture on Discord

Firstly, you need to open a browser like Safari or Chrome if you’re using a mobile device.

Then, navigate to Google and search for “discordapp.com”.

Next, tap on the search result with this description, “No information is available for this page”.

Alternatively, you can visit this link: discord.com/login to go to the login page of Discord.

Do not visit the Discord website as you won’t be able to log in to Discord there.

If you visit the Discord website, there’ll be a button that prompts you to download Discord from the App Store or Google Play Store instead.

Discord in mobile browser

Once you’ve visited the link, you’ll land on the login page of Discord.

Using the discordapp.com/login link, you’ll be able to log in to Discord in your browser.

You won’t be able to do this if you’re visiting discord.com.

Firstly, enter your email or phone number in the “Email or Phone Number” field.

Then, enter your Password in the “Password” field.

Lastly, tap on “Login” to log in to Discord in your browser.

2. Upload your profile picture

How to fix blurry Discord pfp

After you’ve logged in to Discord in your browser, you’ll land on the homepage of Discord.

The user interface is not responsive, so you might have to zoom out to see everything on the page.

If you’re using an iPhone, tap on the “AA” icon on the top navigation bar.

Then, tap on the small “A” icon to zoom out of the page until you hit “50%”.

By zooming out of the page, you’ll be able to see everything on the screen.

Next, you need to go to your Settings.

To go to your Settings, tap on the gear icon next to your Discord profile picture.

Blurry Discord pfp

After you’ve tapped on the gear icon, you’ll land on the “My Account” Setting.

On the left sidebar, you’ll see multiple Settings.

This includes “My Account”, “User Profile”, “Privacy & Safety”, and more.

Tap on “User Profile” to go to your User Profile Settings.

Once you’re on your User Profile Settings, you’ll see a “Change avatar” button.

Tap on “Change avatar” to change your Discord profile picture.

After you’ve tapped on “Change avatar”, a navigation menu will open.

The menu contains 3 options including “Photo Library”, “Take Photo”, and “Browse”.

Tap on “Photo Library” to open your photo library.

3. Edit your profile picture

Blurry Discord avatar

After you’ve tapped on “Photo Library”, your photo library will open.

Now, you need to navigate to the profile picture that you want to upload.

Once you’ve found the profile picture that you want to upload, tap on it to select it.

Then, tap on “Add” to upload it to Discord.

Edit image on Discord

After you’ve tapped on “Add”, you’ll land on the editing page.

On the editing page, you’ll be able to edit your profile picture.

Once you’re done editing your profile picture, tap on “Apply”.

If you want to skip the editing process, tap on “Apply” as well.

After you’ve tapped on “Apply” your Discord profile picture will be changed.

Now that you’ve changed your Discord pfp in a browser, it will not turn out blurry.

You’ve successfully learned how to fix a blurry profile picture/avatar on Discord!

Conclusion

Changing your profile picture on the Discord mobile app is not recommended because it may turn out blurry or pixelated.

This is due to a glitch on the app and it’s usually not due to the picture that you’re uploading.

As mentioned in the article, you need to re-upload your profile picture on the desktop version of Discord instead of the mobile app.

When you’re done, your profile picture will not be blurry.

Further reading

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