Guide
How to Turn a Photo Into a Custom Emoji
Turn a photo of a person into a meme or reaction emoji with AI — pick a template, upload a photo, and download a transparent emoji.
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Turning a coworker or friend's photo into a custom emoji is one of the most fun ways to personalize a Slack or Discord. With templates, you don't even need to write a prompt — pick a meme or reaction style and the AI does the rest.
Step by step
- 1Open the Templates page and pick a style — meme classics like 'One does not simply', reactions like heart-eyes, and more.
- 2Upload a clear, front-facing photo of the person.
- 3Generate — the AI re-renders the photo in the chosen style with a transparent background.
- 4Download the PNG and upload it to Slack, Discord, or anywhere as a custom emoji.
Tips for the best result
- •Use a well-lit, front-facing photo where the face is clearly visible.
- •Avoid busy backgrounds — the subject should be the focus.
- •Try a couple of templates; different styles flatter different photos.
Make your own custom emoji
Describe any emoji and generate a transparent-background sticker with AI in seconds.
Open the emoji generatorFAQ
Can I make an emoji of a person from a photo?
Yes. Use a template, upload a front-facing photo, and the AI renders the person in that meme or reaction style as a transparent emoji you can download.
Is it free to turn a photo into an emoji?
Your first creation is free to try. After that, generations use credits.