Photo to Character Tips

Photo to character allows users to either upload a photo or take a photo to generate a character. The character can then be edited further in the Character Creator. Please note, this feature is for Contemporary characters only.

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Generating a Character from a Photo

You have two ways you can provide a photo to create a character:

1. You can take a photo using your computer camera by clicking the Open Camera button and following the instructions.
2. Upload a photo by dragging and dropping it into the dialog box or click browse files and select a file from your folders.

The option to generate a character from a photo will also appear if you access the Character Creator from the homepage.

Steps

1. Open the Character tab. 

2. Next, click on the Character Creator button. This will open the Character Creator in a new window. 

3. Choose the option to Generate from photo:

4. A pop-up will appear where you can upload a photo or take a photo directly: 

If you open the camera to take a picture, a circle will appear where you can line up your face. Once the circle turns green, you can take the photo: 

Please note, the browser may require you to allow camera to use for this feature.

5. A pop-up will appear letting you know your video is being generated. 

6. Once generated, the character will be opened in the Character Creator for further editing. 

7. Once your character is complete, click the Save to Library button. You will then have the option to create a new character, or to close the Character Creator. 

Tips

For best facial detection on the photo, keep these in mind:

• Use a photo with only one face. The tool can only recognize one face at a time.
• Remove face coverings before taking the photo. Use the character creator to add any accessories after the character has been created. 
• The face in the photo should be well lit.
• The face in the photo should face towards the camera. Side-facing photos may not always get successful results.
• Photos of animals will not produce any results.

Images must be either JPG or PNG and no larger than 15 MB.