How to Create a Memoji on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever wanted to create an emoji that looks exactly like you or someone else? If so, you’re in luck. This article will show you how to create your own Memoji on iPhone, as well as how to use Memoji stickers, record a Memoji animation, and save a Memoji video. Read on to learn how to make a Memoji that is uniquely you.

What are Memoji & Animoji?

Animoji is a feature that allows you to animate a cartoon animal or other face using your own facial expressions, using the forward-facing camera on your iPhone. Introduced in 2017 with the iPhone X, this feature has expanded to include more iPhone models, and it has become increasingly popular. Memoji, a newer version of Animoji, was introduced in 2018 as part of the iOS 12 update. With Memoji, you can create a custom Animoji that looks like you or someone else.

Creating a Memoji on iPhone

To create a Memoji:

1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Start a new message or open an existing thread.
3. Select the A icon to open up the app icons.
4. Select the Memoji icon (a 3-faced icon) in the menu.
5. Swipe left and right to choose an animal face or tap the plus sign to create a new character.
6. Customize your Memoji by using the Skin, Hairstyle, Head Shape, Eyes, Brows, Nose & Lips, Ears, Facial Hair, Eyewear, and Headwear options.
7. Tap Done when finished to save your Memoji.

Your Memoji will now be saved in the drawer for later use. You can create multiple custom Memoji if you so choose.

Using Memoji Stickers

Once you’ve created your Memoji, you’ll find a set of stickers that you can use in any app where you have access to emoji.

To use Memoji stickers:

1. Open the app where you want to use your Memoji stickers.
2. Tap on the emoji icon.
3. You’ll be able to see and choose Memoji stickers from here.

Recording & Sending a Memoji Animation

If your iPhone uses Face ID to unlock, you can use the TrueDepth camera system to record animations of your Memoji, which you can then send in a message or save as a video.

To record a Memoji animation:

1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Select the Monkey icon (instead of the 3-faced icon).
3. Tap the red record button to start recording your Memoji animation. You can record up to 30 seconds.
4. When finished, tap the purple square to stop recording.
5. You can then choose to delete your animation, send it to a recipient, or watch it again.

Saving a Memoji Video

If you want to save a Memoji video, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Record your Memoji animation using the instructions above, but send it to yourself instead.
2. Tap on the video in the message thread and select Save.
3. Open the Photos app to find your saved video.
4. You can now edit or share the video as desired.

FAQs

1. Which iPhones can use Memoji?

Memoji is available on all iPhone models with an A9 chip or higher, including the iPhone SE, 6s and 6s Plus, 7 and 7 Plus, 8 and 8 Plus, and all iPhone X models.

2. Can I make multiple Memoji characters?

Yes, you can create multiple customized Memoji characters.