Use Animoji on your iPhone X and later

You can create your own Animoji and share it with anyone using an iOS device, Mac, or smartphone. Here's how:

1. Open Messages and tap  to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
2. Tap . 
3. Choose an Animoji. Tap    to see your Animoji in full screen.
4. Look into your iPhone and place your face inside the frame.
5. To start recording, tap . To stop, tap . You can record up to 30 seconds.
6. To preview your Animoji, tap  in the top-left corner. To choose a different Animoji using the same recording, tap another Animoji. To delete the Animoji, tap .
7. Tap  to send.

Decorate your messages with your very own custom Animoji stickers. Here's how:

1. Open Messages and tap  to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
2. Tap . 
3. Choose an Animoji, then look into your iPhone and place your face inside the frame.
4. Make a facial expression, then touch and hold the Animoji and drag it to the message thread.

To save an Animoji that you create or receive:

1. Open the message.
2. Touch and hold the Animoji.
3. Tap Save.

You can also tap the Animoji in the message to open it in full screen, then tap  and tap Save Video.

You can find a saved Animoji in the Photos app on your iOS device, but you can't save an Animoji sticker.

1. Open FaceTime and make a call. 
2. When the call starts, tap .
3. Tap the Animoji or Memoji that you want to use.
4. Continue your FaceTime call with your Animoji or tap  to continue without an Animoji or go back to the FaceTime menu.

To change your Animoji or Memoji, or to remove it during a FaceTime call, repeat steps 2-4.

With Camera Effects in iOS 12, you can liven up your conversations even more. Quickly create and share a photo or video with Animoji:

1. Open Messages and tap  to create a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
2. Tap , then take a photo or video.
3. Tap , tap , then pick your Animoji^*. You can add more effects to your photo or video.
4. After you select the Animoji that you want to use, tap  in bottom-right corner, then tap .
5. Tap  to send or tap Done to add a personal message before you send your photo. If you don't want to send the photo, tap  in the upper-right corner of the photo.

* You need an iPhone X or later to use Animoji and Memoji.

• Create a Memoji to match your personality and mood.
• Use iMessage apps to share stickers, emoji, and games with your friends.