WhatsApp introduces avatars, here’s how you can make one

Meta-owned chat app WhatsApp on Wednesday announced the availability of ‘avatars’ on the platform. Users can create a digital version of themselves by choosing from billions of combinations of hairstyles, facial features, and diverse hair styles, facial features, and outfits.

WhatsApp users can now create personalized avatars to use as profile photos or choose from 36 custom stickers that reflect a range of emotions and actions.

“Sending an avatar is a fast and fun way to share feelings with friends and family. It can also be a great way to represent yourself without using your real photo,” the company said in a blogpost. It feels more personal.

“We’re bringing avatars to WhatsApp! You can now use your avatar as a sticker in chat. More styles coming soon to all of our apps,” said Mark Zuckerberg.

WhatsApp has confirmed that it will continue to improve its avatars with style enhancements such as lighting, shading and hairstyle textures, among other features. The company said that these updates will make avatars even better over time.

How to create an avatar on WhatsApp?

We could only see the avatar feature on our iOS devices. WhatsApp may roll out the feature in stages, but until it rolls out widely – including Android devices, here’s how you can create an avatar on iOS.

1. Open the WhatsApp app, and then go to Settings.
2. Tap Avatar and then create your avatar.
3. A new prompt will open, ‘Say more with avatars on WhatsApp now’. Tap on Get Started.
4. Now you can follow the next steps—choose a skin tone, hairstyle, eyewear, outfit, and more.
5. Once you’ve customized your avatar, tap Save Changes.
6. Now, depending on your avatar, you can browse stickers and create a profile photo as well.

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