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title: "Update Student Profile | People | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Update student profile pictures and personal information."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/people/students/update-profile/"
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# Update Student Profile

Profile pictures make student records easier to identify and create a more connected, personalized learning environment. Updating or adding a photo is simple and enhances communication, recognition, and engagement.

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## How to Upload or Update a Student’s Profile Picture

1.  Navigate to **Classroom → Student / Overview**.
2.  Open the student’s profile.
3.  Hover over the profile photo (or blank avatar) and click the **pencil icon (✏️)**.
4.  Choose an upload option:

-   **Upload File** — Choose from your device
-   **Take Picture** — Capture a new photo instantly

5.  Select the image, preview it, and click **Add** to apply.

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## Tips for Best Results

-   Use a clear, front-facing headshot.
-   Keep the image under **10 MB** in JPG or PNG format.
-   Update photos regularly, especially at the start of a term.

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## Why It Matters

-   Enhances recognition in virtual or large classrooms.
-   Facilitates communication by putting a face to a name.
-   Fosters a sense of identity and belonging for students.
-   Improves interactions in collaborative settings, attendance tracking, and parent-teacher conferences.

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