WhatsApp Avatar Feature: New feature of WhatsApp; How to create your own avatar? Learn the simple step-by-step method
Samira Vishwas February 04, 2026 06:24 AM
  • Facility to create avatar manually or from photo on WhatsApp
  • Can be used as avatar sticker and profile photo
  • Avatar deletion cannot be recovered

WhatsApp is the most used instant messaging app worldwide. New updates are coming in this app continuously. Now a new feature called ‘Avatar’ is available in WhatsApp. With the help of this feature, users can create their own digital avatar.

Through this avatar you can express your feelings using custom stickers. Also this avatar can be set as profile photo. This feature is available on both Android and iOS devices worldwide including India. Let’s learn how to create your own avatar on WhatsApp.

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How to Create WhatsApp Avatar?

  • Tap the three dots (⋮) menu
  • Go to Settings → Avatar
  • Tap on Create your avatar
  • Select Get Started → Create from Selfie
  • Allow camera access
  • Place the face in the center of the frame and take the photo
  • Customize the avatar to your liking
  • Tap on Save & Continue

Remember important things

  • An avatar can be deleted at any time, but it is permanently deleted
  • Once deleted, an avatar cannot be recovered
  • Your photo is not used for any other purpose
  • There is no option to select gender for avatar
  • Avatars are not supported on linked devices

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