iOS 18 introduces a new feature called Genmoji, allowing you to create custom emojis using generative artificial intelligence by simply typing a description. This innovative capability lets you design unique visual expressions tailored to your conversations.
Creating Custom AI Emojis (Genmoji) in iOS 18
To start generating your own personalized AI emojis, follow these straightforward steps, primarily within the Messages app:
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open Messages and Start a Chat: Begin by launching the Messages app on your iOS 18 device and opening an existing conversation or starting a new one.
- Access Your Emoji Keyboard: Tap into the text input field to bring up your keyboard. Then, locate and tap the smiley face icon (emoji button) usually found in the bottom-left corner of your keyboard. This will switch your keyboard to the emoji view.
- Describe Your Desired Emoji: In the search bar provided within the emoji keyboard, type a descriptive phrase for the custom emoji you wish to create. Be as specific or creative as you like. For instance, you could type "raven on a book" to generate an emoji of that exact imagery. The AI will interpret your text to create a relevant emoji.
- Generate the New Emoji: After typing your description, look for and tap the "Create New Emoji" option that appears. The AI will then process your request and present you with several Genmoji options based on your text prompt. You can choose the one that best fits your intent.
Once created, your custom Genmoji can be used just like any other emoji, allowing for a more expressive and personalized communication experience across various apps that support emoji input.
What are Genmoji?
Genmoji are custom-generated emojis powered by Apple's on-device AI capabilities in iOS 18. Unlike standard emojis that are pre-defined, Genmoji allows users to describe an image or concept, and the system's AI will generate a unique graphic representation in the style of an emoji. This feature expands the traditional emoji set, offering an infinite range of personalized visual expressions.
