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Create Emoji Portraits from Photos

Turn a face photo into a detailed 4:5 emoji portrait.

A portrait has more room for hair, shoulders, and expression than a tiny avatar. Detail 5 uses smaller blocks to follow the edge of the face and hair, while the 4:5 format adds space around the full photo rather than trimming it.

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Man with dark wavy hair smiling in a blue shirtEmoji art from man with dark wavy hair smiling in a blue shirtOriginalEmoji art
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Make it yours

Choose a photo and make emoji art right in your browser.

No photo? Try one of these.

JPG, PNG, WebP · Max 10 MB · No photo upload

Your result

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Your emoji art will appear here

Style

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Sample before and after

Man with dark wavy hair smiling in a blue shirtEmoji art from man with dark wavy hair smiling in a blue shirtOriginalEmoji art
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See the preset in action

These two portraits use the same dense preset on different faces and lighting.

Man with dark wavy hair smiling in a blue shirtOriginal
Emoji art generated from man with dark wavy hair smiling in a blue shirtEmoji art
Warm light and defined features

The finer grid follows his smile and the edge of his dark hair.

Man looking at the camera with a smileOriginal
Emoji art generated from man looking at the camera with a smileEmoji art
A strong front-facing outline

Dark and light tiles separate facial features from the background.

How it works

  1. 1
    Choose a photo

    Use a JPG, PNG or WebP file up to 10 MB, or try one of our samples.

  2. 2
    Shape the mosaic

    Switch between Grid, Texture and Chart, then set the amount of detail.

  3. 3
    Save your PNG

    Compare it with the original and download your finished image.

Photo tips for this style

A few small choices can make the subject easier to recognize.

  • Use a sharp face photo with light across the eyes and cheekbones.
  • A simple background helps dark hair and the outline of the head stay distinct.
  • Side profiles can work well when the nose and chin contrast with the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change or retouch my face?

No. It samples the colors of your photo and arranges emoji tiles to suggest the original image.

Why use a 4:5 frame?

It leaves useful vertical space for head and shoulders without cutting away the source photo.

What if the hair blends into the background?

Choose a photo with more separation or try Chart style to make the underlying color blocks clearer.