Hello friends, how are you?
In today’s world, the emojis and stickers we send on WhatsApp or Instagram are very important for expressing our feelings. But are you bored of using the same old emojis available in the market? Wouldn’t it be great if you had emojis with your own face and your own expressions?
Yes, today I am going to give you a complete guide on How to create custom AI emojis & stickers from photos. After reading this, you can create professional emojis yourself using your photo. Come on, let’s get started!
What are AI Emojis and Stickers?
The emojis we usually use are common. But when we use AI technology and upload our photo, it recognizes our facial features and creates 3D avatars or cartoons accordingly. This is not just photo editing; it is your digital avatar!
Let’s Learn Step-by-Step: How to Create Custom AI Emojis & Stickers From Photos
To create stickers from your photo, you can use AI tools like Midjourney, DALL·E 3, or Stable Diffusion. Here, I am giving you a secret ‘Master Prompt’; if you use this, magic will happen to your photo!
1. Choose the Right Photo
First, keep a photo ready where your face is clearly visible. Ensure your eyes and hairstyle are proper so that it is easy for the AI to recognize you.
2. Using the Master Prompt
Whichever AI tool you are using, copy and paste the prompt below. This acts as your base.
Master Prompt:
“Use the uploaded reference photo. Keep 100% same facial identity, skin tone, hairstyle, face shape, and clothing. Create a 3D cartoon emoji / sticker style character, Pixar-like, smooth shading, soft lighting. Head and upper body only. White outline sticker effect. Transparent Black background (PNG). High quality, sharp details, no text, no watermark. Generate the following facial expression and pose:”
20 Different Reactions and Their Usage Guide
Add the following lines at the end of the Master Prompt to create your sticker. Here is when to use each reaction:
Example :-
Use the uploaded reference photo. Keep 100% same facial identity, skin tone, hairstyle, face shape, and clothing. Create a 3D cartoon emoji / sticker style character, Pixar-like, smooth shading, soft lighting. Head and upper body only. White outline sticker effect. Transparent Black background (PNG). High quality, sharp details, no text, no watermark. Generate the following facial expression and pose: smiling confidently, relaxed eyebrows, friendly expression.
Part 1: Top 10 Reactions
1. 😊 Happy / Smile: smiling confidently, relaxed eyebrows, friendly expression.
- Usage: Use this when someone tells you good news or to wish someone well.
2. 😢 Sad / Crying: teary eyes, sad eyebrows, small tears rolling down cheeks.
- Usage: This is suitable when you hear sad news or when you are missing something.
3.🤔Confused / Thinking: one hand on head, raised eyebrow, confused face.
- Usage: Use this when you don’t understand what someone said or when planning something.
4.😉 Wink: one eye closed, playful smile.
- Usage: Use this while joking or to signal “only you know this.”
5.😡Angry: furrowed eyebrows, tight lips, intense angry look.
- Usage: Send this when work isn’t going right or when you are angry at someone.
6.😍Love: heart-shaped eyes, cheerful romantic smile.
- Usage: Use this to express love when you see a favorite object or person.
7.😲 Shocked: wide open eyes, open mouth, surprised reaction.
- Usage: This is best when you find out something unexpected or see shocking news.
8.🙋Greeting / Hi: smiling, one hand raised waving hello.
- Usage: Use this while starting a chat or saying ‘Good Morning’ to someone.
9.😎 Cool / Attitude: confident smile, slight head tilt, cool expression.
- Usage: Use this when you have achieved something or to appear stylish.
10.😴 Sleepy / Tired: half-closed eyes, yawning expression, tired look.
- Usage: Use this to say ‘Good Night’ when you are sleepy or tired from work.
11. 😏 Smirk / Attitude: slight smirk, one eyebrow raised, confident attitude.
- Usage: Use this to show attitude like “I know it all” or for being mischievous.
12.😬Awkward / Nervous: nervous smile, slightly clenched teeth, worried eyes.
- Usage: Use this when you make a mistake or face an awkward situation.
13.🤯Mind Blown: extremely shocked, wide eyes, amazed look, mind blown reaction.
- Usage: Use this to express amazement when hearing a wonderful idea or fact.
14.🥺 Cute / Puppy Eyes: big watery eyes, innocent cute look, soft smile.
- Usage: Use this when requesting something from someone or to look cute.
15.😤Frustrated: annoyed, puffed cheeks, irritated eyebrows.
- Usage: Use this when stuck in traffic or when something is irritating you.
16.🤨 Suspicious: suspicious look, one eyebrow raised, narrowed eyes.
- Usage: Use this when you feel someone is lying or when you are suspicious.
17.😇 Innocent: calm smile, innocent eyes, peaceful expression.
- Usage: Use this to show innocence like “I haven’t done anything.”
18.🤐 Silent / Zip Mouth: lips closed tightly, silent expression, secretive look.
- Usage: Use this when keeping a secret or to say “I won’t speak now.”
19.🫡Respect / Salute: hand salute near forehead, proud, respectful smile.
- Usage: Use this to show respect to someone or to give your nod to some work.
20.😮💨Relieved: relaxed face, soft smile, relieved expression.
- Usage: Use this for that “Phew!” feeling when tension ends or you escape a big problem.
Pro Tips to Get the Best Results
Look friends, for AI to work properly, we need to observe a few things:
- Don’t mix at once: Run the prompt only once for one reaction. If you mix in a batch, facial features might change.
- Quality Boost: Add “Do not change face identity or proportions under any condition” at the end of the prompt. This keeps your face’s originality intact.
- Observe Lighting: Ensure the lighting of the photo you upload matches the lighting of the sticker generated by the AI.
- Try on CHAT GPT and gemini
FAQ: How to Create Custom AI Emojis & Stickers From Photos
Here are answers to some common questions you might have:
Q1: Which apps are best for making custom AI emojis?
A: Midjourney provides the best quality. But if you want to do it for free, you can use Bing Image Creator (DALL·E 3) or Leonardo.ai.
Q2: Is the photo I upload safe?
A: Yes, most major AI tools keep your data confidential. However, it’s good to read the privacy policy before using any tool.
Q3: How to use these stickers on WhatsApp?
A: Once you generate an image from AI, you can use apps like “Sticker Maker” to convert that image into a WhatsApp sticker pack.
Q4: Can I make stickers without a photo?
A: Definitely, but to get your facial likeness, uploading a photo is necessary. Otherwise, it will just be a general cartoon.
Ultimate Guide to Lighting Prompts: Secret Tips for a Cinematic Look are Here!
Conclusion
Friends, How to create custom AI emojis & stickers from photos is not just technology; it is a way to show your creativity. Use this Master Prompt I have given and create your first emoji set today. If you share this in your friends’ group, they are sure to be surprised!
If you want more reactions or want to know how to make Instagram-sized stickers, comment or ask, I will definitely help.
Next Step: Will you try creating an emoji using this prompt? Or should I explain how to convert them into a WhatsApp sticker pack in the next article? Let me know, friend! 😄
