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How to create Memoji on Mac: The ultimate guide

Add personality to messages on a Mac with Memoji.
How to create Memoji on Mac

Memoji is the name for animated characters you can customize to look like you or however you want them to look. They’re a popular way to make messaging more fun on your iPhone or iPad, but you can also use them on your Mac!

How to create Memoji on Mac

Doing so allows you to add more personality to your texts, enhancing digital interactions across your Apple devices. In this guide, we’ll cover how to create and use Memoji on a Mac so you don’t miss out on the fun.

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How to create Memoji in Messages on Mac

You can create your Memoji in the Messages app on your Mac. Here’s how:

  1. Open Messages on your Mac.
  2. Go to a conversation thread or start a new one. Then, click the + icon on the left side of the text field and select Stickers.

    Sticker option in the add button on the Messages app on a Mac
  3. In the small window that opens, tap the three-dot icon and select New Memoji.

    New Memoji option in Messages to create a new Memoji
  4. Now, you can design and customize your Memoji as you wish. Use the options on the left pane to customize different aspects of the Memoji’s appearance, such as Skin, Hair, Eyes, etc.
  5. Once you’re satisfied, click the Done button to save your Memoji.

    Customizing Memoji in Messages

How to use Memoji in Messages on Mac

It’s super easy to use your Memoji in any conversation in the Messages app on a Mac. Just follow the steps below.

Go to the conversation thread in which you want to use your Memoji. Click the + button and choose Stickers. You’ll now see a range of Memojis with the custom avatar you created. Select one, and it will appear in your message, ready to send.

Choosing and adding a Memoji to a Messages app conversation on a Mac

You can also drag a Memoji sticker to a specific spot in a conversation or drag it over a specific text bubble to add it as a reaction to that message.

How to edit, duplicate, or delete Memoji on Mac

After creating a Memoji, you can edit it whenever you like to change its appearance. You can also duplicate or delete it if you want.

  1. In a Messages thread, click the + icon and select Stickers.
  2. Now, click the three-dot icon and choose Edit to make changes to the appearance of the Memoji.

    Edit option in Messages app to edit a Memoji
  3. Once satisfied, click Done. Or click Cancel if you don’t want to save the edits.

    Editing a Memoji to change its appearance in the macOS Messages app
  4. To make a copy of the Memoji, select Duplicate.

    Duplicate option in Messages to duplicate a Memoji
  5. To delete a Memoji, select Delete. Confirm when prompted to permanently delete the Memoji.

    Delete option in Messages to delete a Memoji

How to set an animated Memoji on your Mac lock screen

You can set a Memoji as your profile picture to breathe life into your Mac’s login screen. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Click the Apple logo in the menu bar and select System Settings.

    Accessing System Settings on a Mac
  2. Click your Apple Account profile in the left sidebar.
  3. Click the Edit button in the round frame where your picture would go.

    macOS System Settings app
  4. Select your Memoji from the available options.
  5. You can also resize the Memoji using the slider. When you’re happy with the way it looks, click Save.

    Selecting a Memoji to use as a user profile picture on a Mac

Now, whenever your Mac’s screen is locked, you’ll be able to see your animated Memoji displayed with your user name.

Signing off…

That’s how easy it is to create a Memoji on your Mac and use it in your Messages conversations or as an animated picture for your user profile. I hope this guide answers all your questions about using Memoji on a Mac.

If there’s anything else you’d like to know, let us know in the comments below.

FAQs

Can I create a Memoji on my Mac without an iPhone?

Yes, you can create a Memoji in the Messages app on your Mac if you’re running macOS Big Sur or later.

How do I sync my Memoji between my iPhone and Mac?

To sync your Memoji between your iPhone and Mac, you can use iCloud. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices and that iCloud Drive is turned on. On your Mac: Open the Messages app, click Messages in the menu bar, and select Settings. Go to the iMessage tab, tick the Enable Messages in iCloud option, and click Sync Now.

How to download Memoji as an image on Mac?

In the Messages app, open a conversation, click the + icon, and select Stickers. Then, click on the Memoji you want, and it will appear in the text field. You can now take a screenshot of it by pressing Command+Shift+5 on your keyboard. This will save the Memoji as an image on your Desktop.

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