Adding emojis to photos is a fun and easy way to personalize your images, express yourself, or even protect someone’s privacy. Whether you want to add a smiley face, a heart, or any other emoji, this guide will show you how to put emojis on pictures using your iPhone.
Adding Emojis with Markup on iPhone
The easiest way to add emojis to your photos on an iPhone is using the built-in Markup feature within the Photos app. This feature allows you to add emojis as stickers, giving you full control over their size, rotation, and placement. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
-
Open the Photos app: Locate and open the Photos app on your iPhone.
-
Select your photo: Choose the picture you want to add emojis to.
-
Tap Edit: In the upper right corner of the screen, tap the “Edit” button.
-
Tap the Markup icon: Look for the three dots within a circle icon (it resembles a pencil tip inside a circle) at the bottom of the screen and tap it. This will open the Markup editor.
-
Tap the Plus (+) icon: In the Markup editor, tap the Plus icon.
-
Select the Sticker icon: Tap the Sticker icon (it looks like a square with a peeled-up corner).
-
Choose your emoji: A selection of recently used emojis will appear. Tap your desired emoji or tap the frequently used emoji icon in the bottom left corner to access the full emoji keyboard.
-
Adjust and place the emoji: Once the emoji is on your photo, you can:
- Resize: Pinch with two fingers to make the emoji larger or smaller.
- Rotate: Use two fingers to rotate the emoji.
- Move: Drag the emoji to reposition it on the photo.
-
Save your changes: When you’re happy with the placement of your emojis, tap “Done” to save your edited photo.
Adding Emojis Using Text Box (iOS 16 and Earlier)
If your iPhone is running iOS 16 or earlier, the Sticker icon might not be available in Markup. Don’t worry, you can still add emojis using the Text Box feature:
-
Follow steps 1-4 from the previous method.
-
Tap the Text Box icon: In the Markup editor, tap the Text Box icon (it looks like a square with lines of text).
-
Type your emoji: A text box will appear on your photo. Tap inside the text box to bring up the keyboard and select your desired emoji.
-
Adjust the text box: You can resize, rotate, and move the text box containing the emoji just like you would with a sticker.
-
Save your changes: Tap “Done” to save your photo with the added emoji.
Troubleshooting
- Can’t rotate the emoji? Ensure you’re using two fingers to rotate. Zooming in on the photo can make it easier to manipulate smaller emojis.
- Missing the Add Sticker button? This button is only available in iOS 17 and later. Use the Text Box method outlined above if you’re using an older iOS version.
Now you know how to add emojis to your photos on your iPhone! Get creative and have fun personalizing your pictures.
