How to add a 3D Bitmoji avatar to your Snapchat profile – Pocket-lint

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(Pocket-lint) – Snapchat updated user profiles to include Bitmoji 3D avatars. Previously, Bitmoji profile avatars were only available in 2D.

The new 3D Bitmoji avatars are available in the United States and offer over 1,200 different combinations of facial expressions, poses, backgrounds and gestures. According to Snap, over 70% of Snapchat’s 280 million daily active users have their Bitmoji avatar linked to their Snapchat accounts.

Keep in mind that Snapchat first released 3D Bitmojis over four years ago, primarily as a goal so that users can place an animated and 3D version of their Bitmoji in the augmented reality world. Now this technology is just happening to avatars, so your profile can be more expressive, probably.

How to get a 3D Bitmoji avatar

It’s easy. Follow these steps to create and edit a 3D Bitmoji avatar …

Create a Bitmoji avatar

If you want to get a 3D Bitmoji, change the style of the avatar to Bitmoji Deluxe in My Profile. You can customize your 3D Bitmoji header by tapping on it or pulling out your profile card – it’s that easy. While creating a 3D Bitmoji, you will have the option to change outfits and update the pose and background.

1. Open the latest version of Snapchat from the App Store or Google Play Store
2. Tap the profile icon at the top to access your profile screen
3. Scroll down to Find Bitmoji
4. Select Create my avatar
5. Follow the instructions on the screen

Note : if you already have a Bitmoji and want to link it to Snapchat:

1. Tap the profile icon at the top to access your profile screen
2. Tap Add Bitmoji
3. Then follow the on-screen instructions
   • You need a device running at least iOS 10 or Android 5.0.

Edit a Bitmoji avatar

1. Create your Bitmoji avatar by following the steps above.
2. If you want to change it, tap the profile icon at the top to go to your profile screen.
3. Tap Bitmoji.
4. Now select one of these editing options:
   • Edit my Bitmoji to change how it looks
   • Change my outfit to get new clothes
   • Change My Bitmoji Selfie to update your Bitmoji on the Friends screen

Change the style of your Bitmoji avatar

You won’t lose your old avatar when you upgrade to Bitmoji Deluxe (aka Bitmoji 3D). But if you want to try a Bitmoji style other than 3D, follow these steps:

1. Download the Bitmoji app from the App Store or Google Play Store
2. In the Bitmoji app, tap the round gear icon in the corner
3. Tap Change avatar style
4. Drag to select the avatar style you want

There are three different avatar styles that you can use at any time:

• Bitmoji Deluxe (aka Bitmoji 3D)
• Classic Bitmoji
• Bitstrips

Want to know more?

Check out our Snapchat guide.

Written by Maggie Tillman. Originally published on July 19, 2021.