Without using My sites is it possible to display the profile picture in SharePoint 2013?

Question

How to show the current user profile picture without using my sites in SharePoint 2013?

Answer 1

Yes, but there 2 things you have to make sure

1. User profile sync is enabled, photo property properly mapped n imported.

2. You also need a Mysite host location, this is required because profile picture stored in the

   User Photos/Profile Pictures If you don't have the Mysite host then thumbnail will not create.

Answer 2

Yes,It is Possible.But you have configure User Profile Service Application in Central Admin.Please refer following link.

• Create User Control to display User Profile Picture in SharePoint 2013 Site