5 ways to create your own emoji
“The Emoji Movie” was popular because it reminded us how much emojis are part of our lives. We once could only text with words, but now we can convey entire sentences, thoughts and feelings with a string of emojis. Tap or click here to find out what the 25 most popular emojis mean.
The emoji library continues to grow year by year, and depending on the app you have, your selection can vary. The options have become endless, from smiley faces to hand gestures, depending on how much time you have to scroll.
But did you know you can create emojis? Depending on the app and phone you use, there are countless ways to make fun emojis to send to friends. Intrigued? Here are ways to create custom emojis.
1. Bitmoji
Did you ever wish to turn yourself into a cartoon and send it to friends? With Bitmoji, you can. It’s a free app that allows you to turn yourself into an interactive emoji. You can send them in any app, but it’s entertaining in Snapchat, where the app randomly generates different Bitmojis depending on your conversation.
You can also use it in GBoard, iMessage and Chrome. You’ll need to download the app to create custom Bitmoji. Then it will populate in all available apps. The free Bitmoji app is available for iOS and Android.
2. Angel Emoji Maker
You can download the Angel Emoji Maker app for a truly custom option, but only on Android. You can also access the maker from your PC.
Head to the website and choose your options from the sidebar to create the emoji of your dreams. When you are done, click Save to download it to your computer or phone if you are on the app.
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Who doesn’t text these days? Whether it’s a company sending you a receipt, or besties sharing secrets, the world counts on this quick and easy way to stay in touch.
Just like any other form of communication, texting can be rather boring and could use a bit of spicing up. Even with the introduction of emojis, texting is a bit lackluster. Tap or click to create your own emoji combinations.
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