Ditch boring emoji and create your own unique versions with Genmoji on iPhone

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through the emoji keyboard, frustrated that you can't find the perfect little icon to express your exact sentiment? 

This innovative feature allows you to create custom emoji on the fly, bringing a whole new level of personalization to your conversations.

Whether you're looking for an "elephant riding a roller coaster" or a "frog with tap-dancing shoes," Genmoji can bring your imagination to life in emoji form. You can even create emoji based on people in your Photos app, making your digital expressions more intimate and meaningful. This level of customization allows you to convey nuanced emotions and situations that standard emoji simply can't capture.

First things first, let's update your software to iOS 18.2 or later:

Using Genmoji is surprisingly simple:

To create a Genmoji using a person's photo from your gallery, follow these steps:

First, make sure the person you want to use is tagged in your Photos app. This is crucial for Genmoji creation. You can only use people who are already in your contacts. It works best with clear, front-facing photos where the person's face is easily visible.

Select a person

Customize the Genmoji

Genmoji isn't just a fun new feature; it's a total game-changer for how we chat with each other. You can create an emoji that perfectly captures your mood or a specific situation. How awesome is that? As we start to embrace more AI in our daily lives, Genmoji really takes our conversations up a notch, making them more personal and creative.

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