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title: "Add and Edit Patron Photos"
slug: "patron-view-photo"
updated: 2021-08-25T19:34:20Z
published: 2021-08-25T19:34:20Z
canonical: "docs.surpass.cloud/patron-view-photo"
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# Add and Edit Patron Photos

Patron photos are used throughout Surpass Cloud to help identify patrons. They can be printed on [Library Cards](/docs/patron-report-librarycards), appear on the Recent Patrons list on [Sidebars](/docs/getting-around#sidebars), help you find the patron and confirm the patron's identity in [Circulation Transactions](/docs/circulation-patron-select), and appear on the screen when the patron is using Self-Check.

          Import Patron Photos in Bulk

          

In addition to adding photos to individual patron records in [Patrons : View](/docs/patron), you can also import photos in bulk using the [Patrons : Import : Photos](/docs/patron-import-photos) feature.

## Adding a Patron Photo

1. When there is no patron photo, the patron's initials are shown in a colored box in place of the photo, in the upper-left corner of the Patron Panel on the [Patrons : View](/docs/patron) page. Click there to add a patron photo. ![patron-view-photo-add](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/patron-view-photo-add.png)
2. Surpass Cloud shows you a Patron Photo form where you can add the photo. You can add the photo by dragging the file from a folder on your computer to the box, or by clicking the box to select a file from your device's file browser. ![patron-view-photo-add2](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/patron-view-photo-add2.png)
3. After you have dropped or selected a photo, a preview is shown. Click **Save** and the photo is added to the patron's record immediately. ![patron-view-photo-add3](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/patron-view-photo-add3.png)

## Editing a Patron Photo

Editing a photo is similar to adding:

1. Click the patron's photo.
2. Click **Change**.
3. Drag and drop the new photo, or click to browse.
4. Click **Save**.

## Removing a Patron Photo

1. Click the patron's photo.
2. Click **Remove**. ![patron-view-photo-remove](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/patron-view-photo-remove.png)
3. Click **Yes** to confirm that you want to delete the photo. ![patron-view-photo-remove2](https://cdn.document360.io/dd4d24fa-d091-45a6-be6a-9adef7b432ec/Images/Documentation/patron-view-photo-remove2.png)