An Avatar is a cartoon-like version of oneself shown on the screen (online game or chatroom). You can create your own Facebook Avatar by selecting one from the stock of avatars. Let’s see how to use them to replace the tired emojis.
How to create your personalized Facebook Avatar stickers?
Facebook had rolled out Avatar feature in the US last year. Now, it’s extending the same capability to the company’s largest market – India. As such, Indian Facebook users can now use the new form of expression. Here’s how you can create and use your personalized Facebook Avatar.
- Launch your Facebook mobile app.
- Select See more option.
- Choose Avatars.
- Follow the prompts to set your skin tone, hairstyle, face appearance, etc.
- Start using avatar in comments, Facebook stories or messenger app.
How to get Facebook Avatar?
Just like Snapchat’s Bitmoji or Apple’s Animoji, the Facebook avatar maker offers several customization options. Here’s how to make an avatar for Facebook.
Launch your Facebook mobile app for iOS.

Tap the ‘See more’ button (visible at the bottom right corner with three lines).

Choose the ‘Avatars’ tile.

Start personalizing your Facebook avatar image with different hairstyles, outfits, and more.
You can choose between Short, medium, and Long type of hairstyles.

Similarly, you can add the ‘Face Shape’ that suits your appearance.

When you’re Facebook Avatar is ready, you’ll see a preview of it. You’ll get an option to share the same to your ‘News Feed’ or set it temporarily as your ‘profile picture’

Facebook also creates a pack of stickers using your avatar image. Just hit the Browse stickers tab and check out the collection.

You can use these stickers in your posts and comments to add more animation.
Facebook avatar not working?
For some reason, if there’s no avatar option on Facebook, it is likely that you are not running the latest version of the Facebook app. Update it to the latest version! What’s your take on the new Facebook feature? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below! If you’ve liked our post don’t hesitate to share it with your friends!
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