What Is Genmoji, Apple’s AI-Powered Emoji Creation Feature in iOS 18?

In Short

Genmoji is one of the Apple Intelligence features that lets you create custom emojis for any occasion on your device.
You can create unique Genmojis on an iPhone by bringing up the AI prompt & keyboard to type a simple description.
To use Genmoji and other Apple Intelligence features, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or an iPad/Mac with M-series chipset.

Apple’s WWDC 2024 was absolutely an “Action-packed” event with new updates like iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more. Amidst a tonne of Apple Intelligence features, Apple introduced Genmoji on iPhones. You must have heard the name by now. In case you’re wondering what is the iOS 18 Genmoji feature and how to create a Genmoji on an iPhone, we’ve got you covered. Here you go!

What Is Genmoji in iOS 18

Genmoji (Generative + Emoji) is one of the Apple Intelligence features that takes emojis to a whole new level. It lets you create custom emojis for any occasion on your device using Apple Intelligence. You can create unique Genmojis on an iPhone by bringing up the AI prompt & keyboard to type a simple description like “t-rex wearing a tutu on a surfboard” or “smiley relaxing wearing cucumbers”.

As you provide the description, you’ll see a new Genmoji appears for you along with more options to choose from. You can also use photos to create a Genmoji of friends and family. Want to turn your Mom into a superhero? You now can.

Genmoji on iOS 18 — Image Courtesy: Apple

This brand-new AI feature on iPhone gives users the freedom to describe how they actually feel. Just like an emoji, you can add a Genmoji to your messages, share it as a sticker, or use it as a Tapback reaction in the Messages app.

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How to Create Genmoji on iPhone

Genmoji is a part of Apple Intelligence features which are not available as of now. As of now, you cannot create Genmojis on your iPhone and you’ll have to wait until Apple Intelligence features arrive.

While iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, and newer models have made it to the iOS 18 supported devices, not all of them are compatible with Apple Intelligence features. To use the iOS 18 Genmoji feature, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, M-series iPad, or an M-series Mac.

It’s worth knowing that none of the Apple Intelligence features are included in the iOS 18 Developer Beta. Apple Intelligence will arrive in the iPadOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia this fall. Also, Apple suggested that “some features, additional languages, and platforms” will be available over the next year.

What emojis will you create using Genmoji on your iPhone? Let us know in the comments.

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Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.