Your iPhone and iPad have the ability to create “Memoji” characters that can be created and customized right within Messages by choosing from a set of inclusive and diverse characteristics to form a unique personality. To create your own in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17:
- Open Messages and tap the Compose button to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
- Tap the Plus button .
- Swipe up or tap More .
- Tap Memoji .
- Swipe right and tap New Memoji.
- Customize the features of your memoji — like skin tone, hairstyle, eyes, and more.
- Tap Done.