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How to turn a selfie into an anime profile picture on iPhone

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a clear selfie to Rift and tell Spark you want an anime-style portrait, adding details like your hair, glasses and a colour for the background. Spark shows a Draft with up to 4 versions at once. Tap Make, pick the one that looks like you, and save it to Library as your avatar.

Add a selfie and Spark makes an anime-style portrait of you, up to four versions at once, for a profile picture that is you without being a literal photo.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Add your selfie to Rift.
  2. Describe the style and what must stay.
  3. Check the Draft. Ask for up to 4 versions. The price is on the Make button.
  4. Tap Make, choose the one that feels like you and save it to Library.
  5. Optional. Tap Turn into a video for a small blink or smile.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips

For more styles, see turn a photo into anime, clay or film style.

Questions people ask

Does it work with glasses or a hat?

Yes. Name them in your line, along with your hair.

Can I pick an anime era or look?

Describe it: soft pastel, bold ink lines, retro 90s or school-drama style. Avoid naming a specific show or character.

Can I make a square avatar?

Ask for a head-and-shoulders crop, then fit it to your app's profile circle.

Can I pick a background colour?

Yes. Name the colour in your line, such as a soft pink background.

Can I do my pet?

Yes. The same line works with a pet photo.

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