{"id":80686,"date":"2022-02-22T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=80686"},"modified":"2022-02-18T14:18:53","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T20:18:53","slug":"how-to-set-an-animated-memoji-as-your-mac-user-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/80686-how-to-set-an-animated-memoji-as-your-mac-user-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set an Animated Memoji as Your Mac User Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In \u200cmacOS Monterey\u200c, you can use an animated Memoji<\/a> as your Mac user profile instead of a boring static image. Let\u2019s look at how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, an explanation of Memojsi and Animojis<\/a>: Animojis allow a user to choose an avatar (e.g., a puppet) to represent themselves. The Animoji can move and talk as if it were a video of the user. Animojis enable users to create personalized versions of emojis in a fun and creative way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Memoji
Memoji collection<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Memoji is the name used for iOS\u2019s personalized \u201cAnimoji\u201d characters. They can be created and customized right within Messages by choosing from a set of inclusive and diverse characteristics to form a unique personality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing an animated Memoji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, now back to using an animated Memoji as your Mac user profile. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups. <\/li>
  2. Hold\/hover your pointer over the circled profile picture and click Edit. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"Hover
    Profile picture<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ll see a gallery of Memoji characters. Now you can select from them as your profile picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Memoji
    Memoji profile picture<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Customizing your animated Memoji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Plus, you can customize ’em to your heart’s content by clicking the Edit button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Editing
    Editing your Memoji<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    And \u2026 voila! Now you have some more interesting than a standard static image as your Mac user profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n