WhatsApp: How to Create an Avatar Profile Photo

Users can choose from a variety of poses

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WhatsApp allows each user to create an avatar to represent them throughout the messaging application. Once a user creates an avatar, they can create a profile photo featuring their avatar to use in the app.

Our guide will show you how to create an avatar profile photo in the WhatsApp mobile app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the WhatsApp app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap “Settings” in the bottom-right corner of the WhatsApp app.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's bottom navigation bar with a red arrow pointing at "Settings"

Step 2: Tap “Avatar.”

Screenshot of WhatsApp's "Settings" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Avatar"

Step 3: Tap “Create Profile Photo.”

Screenshot of WhatsApp's "Avatar" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Create Profile Photo"

Step 4: Tap your desired avatar pose.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's avatar profile photo creation screen with a red arrow pointing at one of the poses users can choose from

Step 5: Tap your desired background color for the profile photo.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's avatar profile photo creation screen with a red arrow pointing at the pastel green background color option

Step 6: When you’re done customizing your profile photo, tap “Done” in the top-right corner of the screen.

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