Guides
Short answers to common Steam profile questions. Each one links to the tool that does the job.
- Steam GIF not animated? How to fix it
Why Steam freezes some GIFs on your profile and how to stop it.
- Steam artwork showcase sizes in pixels
Pixel sizes for every showcase and the avatar, plus the file limits.
- Workshop showcase without owning a game
The Spacewar console line that lets anyone post Workshop items.
- Can you upload an animated Steam avatar?
What Steam allows for animated avatars, and where they come from.
- Preview Points Shop items before buying
Try backgrounds, avatars and frames on your profile before you spend points.
- How to make a transparent Steam profile
Where the see-through profile look comes from and what it costs.
- Steam screenshot showcase: how to set it up
Put your game screenshots on your profile, and when to use Artwork instead.
- Steam video showcase: add YouTube videos
Link YouTube, add your videos and show them on your profile.
Looking for the upload steps? The upload guide walks through every showcase.
Picking a background? Browse Steam backgrounds by colour and game.