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Replace a photo in Flickr (web only)

Need to swap out an image? Whether you want better resolution or just a different version entirely, here's how to replace any image in just a few steps.

Replace a photo

  1. Select your photo to open it.
  2. Select the Edit icon.
  3. Select Replace.
  4. Choose your replacement image.
  5. Select Replace.

Note:  Videos can't be replaced. As a workaround, we recommend that you delete the original & re-upload the desired video. 

Locate the new photo's direct URL

  1. Select your photo to open it.
  2. Select the Download icon.
  3. Select View all sizes.
  4. Select the size you want to see.
  5. Right-click the image.
  6. Select Copy Image Location or Copy Image URL (text may vary by browser).

Note: Per our Terms of Use, whenever you place an image you're storing on Flickr on an external web site, you must also include a link back to Flickr.

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