Step By Step Guide To Make 3D Avatars On Instagram As Meta Launches New Feature
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If you are a Snapchat user then you might know about Bitmoji. Similarly, Instagram has launched its new feature that allows you to create your own avatar. In Snapchat, you can use Bitmoji across the app, including in chat, on your profile, and on Snapchat maps.
Now, Instagram’s new update allows its users to enjoy Snapchat’s avatar on this platform. But do you know how to create your avatar? In this article, we will help you to create these customizable characters on Instagram. To know more read the article till the end.
3D avatars are coming to Stories and DMs. 🎉
— Instagram (@instagram) January 31, 2022
With this update, we’re bringing more face shapes, skin shades, new expressions and many more options to better express who you are. 💜 pic.twitter.com/AejMChDfWF
Instagram Launches 3D Avatar Feature
The official announcement made by Meta on 31st January says that the 3D avatar feature has been improved and brought on Instagram. Avatars were introduced to Facebook and messenger in the year 2020. But now you can access this feature on Instagram as well as Meta has introduced this 3D avatar feature for the first time on Instagram.
In a blog post, Meta wrote, “we are beginning to roll out our updated 3D avatars to Facebook and messenger and for the first time Instagram stories and DMs. Starting today people in the United States, Canada, and Mexico can show up as their virtual self across apps via stickers, feed posts, Facebook profile pictures, and more.”
Spotted in our Instagram Stories tray — the avatar sticker is here! 👀
— Later (@latermedia) February 2, 2022
Do you have this feature? pic.twitter.com/7nER48uYQ7
As per sources, more customizable options are available in this new avatar’s feature than before. Now you can access new face shapes, skin shades, assistive devices for people with disabilities, NFL clothes, and much more.
How to Make Your Avatar?
Follow the steps written below for creating your avatar on Instagram.
- Tap on the new Instagram story option available on the app.
- At the top-right hand corner, you will see the stickers icon with the smiley face, click on it.
- You will see a purple bubble on the screen With the name avatar. Click on that option then you can easily create your avatar.
Who Can Access This Feature?
To date, not everyone can access this feature on Instagram. Meta has revealed
just got access to the feature this morning pic.twitter.com/5JGF2S57Q3
— Lorenzo Mitil (@lorenzomitil) February 2, 2022
However, you can create your avatar on Facebook for now. For creating a new avatar on Facebook open the application and at the bottom right-hand corner you will see three lines, click on it. Scroll down and you will see the “see more” option, stop to open it. Now simple avatars I can be available on your screen. Click on it and create your avatar.
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