Use Memoji in Messages on iPhone
Use the Messages app to express yourself with Memoji and personalized Memoji sticker packs that match your personality and mood. On models with a TrueDepth camera, you can send animated Memoji messages that record your voice and mirror your facial expressions.
Create your own Memoji
You can design your own personalized Memoji—choose skin tone, headwear, glasses, and more. You can create multiple Memoji for different moods.

In a conversation, tap
, then tap
.
Tap each feature and choose the options you want. As you add features to your Memoji, your character comes to life.
Tap Done to add the Memoji to your collection.
To edit, duplicate, or delete a Memoji, tap , tap the Memoji, then tap
.
Send Memoji and Memoji stickers
Messages automatically generates sticker packs based on your Memoji and Memoji characters. You can use stickers to express a range of emotions in new ways.
In a conversation, tap
.
Tap a Memoji in the top row to view the stickers in the sticker pack.
To send a sticker do one of the following:
Tap the sticker to add it to the message bubble. Add a comment if you want, then tap
to send.
Touch and hold a sticker, then drag it on top of a message in the conversation. The sticker is sent automatically when you add it to the message.
Send animated Memoji or Memoji recordings
On supported models you can send Memoji messages that use your voice and mirror your facial expressions.

In a conversation, tap
, then choose a Memoji.
Tap
to record your facial expressions and voice. Tap the red square to stop recording.
Tap Replay to review your message.
Tap
to send your message or
to cancel.
You can also take a picture or video of yourself as a Memoji, decorate it with stickers, then send it; see Add camera effects to a photo or video. Or you can become a Memoji in a FaceTime conversation.