Pick one of these cute new PFPs.
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Tumblr has become fun again. The platform is steadily going back to its roots, wooing G-Zen users, and even trolling Twitter X.
The thing that made Tumblr special, as Mashable has highlighted, was its emphasis on culture, whether that meant memes or social justice discourse. It’s a melting pot for creative endeavours — and the microblogging site has recognized that.
Tumblr has now asked a group of its “beloved” artists to create special avatars for new users to utilize as their profile pictures. These original avatars range from 3D renditions of a panda eating a donut (created by Nikki) to digital illustrations of game consoles and fried eggs (made by Naomi Maria).
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Because Tumblr specifically asked these artists to make avatars for “this very purpose”, the images are available to download. The site noted to new users: “When you’re out in the Tumblr wilds, please always either reblog or ask an artist’s permission before you save or screenshot their work.”
Credit: Nikki / Tumblr.
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How to change your avatar on Tumblr
What You Need
- Tumblr account
- web browser
Step 3:
Go to your account page.
Click your profile image to get to your account page.
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Step 4:
Click “Blog settings”
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Step 5:
Click “Edit Appearance”.
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Step 6:
Hover over your profile image/avatar and click the pencil icon.
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Step 7:
Click “Choose a photo” to select your avatar file and upload it.
If you’re on the app, tap your account button, click on the blog avatar and select “Change Avatar”. From here, you can upload the avatar from your saved images.
Meera is a Culture Reporter at Mashable, joining the UK team in 2021. She writes about digital culture, mental health, big tech, entertainment, and more. Her work has also been published in The New York Times, Vice, Vogue India, and others.
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