Add camera effects in FaceTime calls on iPhone

On video calls using the FaceTime app , you can become your favorite Animoji or Memoji character (iPhone X and later). On supported models, you can use a built-in filter to change your appearance and add stickers, labels, and shapes. You can take screenshots in FaceTime that include the special camera effects you add to a call.

Become an Animoji or Memoji

In Messages on iPhone X and later, you can create an Animoji or Memoji character to use in your FaceTime calls. iPhone captures your movements, facial expressions, and voice, and conveys them through your character. (Your character imitates you even when you stick out your tongue!)

For information about creating Animoji and Memoji, see Use Animoji and Memoji in Messages on iPhone.

During a FaceTime call, tap . (If you don’t see , tap the screen.)
Tap , then choose an Animoji or Memoji (swipe through the characters at the bottom, then tap one).
The other caller will hear what you say, but see your Animoji or Memoji doing the talking.

Use a filter to change your appearance

On supported models, during a FaceTime video call, tap the screen, then tap . (If you don’t see , tap the screen.)
Tap to open the filters.
Choose your appearance by tapping a filter at the bottom (swipe left or right to preview them).

Add a text label

During a call, tap the screen, then tap .
Tap , then tap a text label.
To see more label options, swipe up from the top of the text window.
While the label is selected, type the text you want to appear in the label, then tap away from it.
Drag the label where you want to place it.
To delete the label, tap it, then tap .

Add stickers

During a call, tap the screen, tap , then do any of the following:
- Tap to add a Memoji sticker or to add an Emoji sticker.
- Tap , swipe up, then tap .
Tap a sticker to add it to the call.
To see more options, swipe left or swipe up.
Drag the sticker to place it where you want.
To delete the sticker, tap it, then tap .

Add shapes

During a call, tap the screen, then tap .
Tap , then tap a shape to add it to the call.
To see more options, swipe up from the top of the shapes window.
Drag the shape where you want to place it.
To delete the shape, tap it, then tap .

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