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How to Create a Character Avatar

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Written by Eric Seyoung Jang
Watch: Create a Character Avatar (under a minute)

In this help doc

A Character Avatar turns an illustration, mascot, or other character image into a talking avatar. This doc shows how to upload a character image and generate the avatar.


Upload your character image

To upload a character image:

  1. Go to Avatars > My Avatars, click Create Avatar, and choose Photo to Avatar.

  2. Click Drag and drop or click to upload and choose your image. Use a JPG, PNG, or WEBP file up to 20MB. An image at least 512px wide and tall is recommended.

  3. Check the preview. To use another image, click Replace Photo.

Choosing Photo to Avatar and uploading a drawn sample mascot image

Note: The Recommended Upload Guidelines list Characters that may infringe IP rights under what to avoid. You must own the rights to the image or have permission to use it.

💡 Tip: Use one character with a clear, front-facing face and clearly visible facial features, on a simple background.

Name it and generate

To generate your Character Avatar:

  1. Click Submit.

  2. On Review Avatar Setup, type an Avatar Name.

  3. Select the confirmation checkbox, then click Generate Avatar.

Naming the sample mascot avatar Mochi and the Generate Avatar button

The clips in this article use a drawn sample mascot image.


FAQ

Is a Character Avatar made the same way as a Photo Avatar?
Yes. Both start from Photo to Avatar, which works with a photo of a person or a character.

Can I use a copyrighted character?
Avoid characters that may infringe IP rights. Use a character you own or have permission to use.

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