Turn Any Photo into a
Custom Emoji with AI
Stop using generic smileys. Use our AI Emoji Maker to instantly transform your selfies, pets, and images into expressive, personalized stickers. Perfect for spicing up your Discord servers, Slack channels, and social media profiles.
1. Upload Your Photo
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or drag and drop your image
Best for: Selfies, Pets, Objects
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Upload a photo and click Generate to see the magic happen here.
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See What You Can Create: AI Emoji Inspiration
From hilarious reaction memes to cute pet portraits, explore how our AI transforms everyday photos into high-quality, transparent-background emojis. Ready for Discord, Slack, and your favorite messaging apps.
Turn Selfies into Reactions
Create a personalized emoji pack that captures your unique expressions.
Pet Emojis & Stickers
Immortalize your cat or dog as a custom sticker for your group chats.
Objects to Expressive Icons
Turn products or everyday objects into fun, engaging brand assets.
How to Make Custom Emojis from Photos in 3 Steps
Follow these simple steps to turn your photos into professional-quality stickers.
Upload Your Photo
Drag and drop your image effortlessly. Whether it's a selfie, a pet photo, or a meme, our tool supports all major formats (JPG, PNG, WebP).
Let AI Create the Emoji
Click generate and watch our AI instantly analyze your image, remove the background, and apply the perfect emoji style. No manual cropping required.
Download & Share
Get your high-quality transparent PNG ready for action. Directly add your new sticker to Discord servers, Slack workspaces, or share on social media.
Powerful Features for Perfect Emojis
Everything you need to create viral stickers and custom emojis without opening Photoshop.
Smart Background Removal
Forget manual erasing. Our AI automatically detects the subject—whether it's a face or a pet—and instantly removes the background to create clean, transparent PNGs ready for any background.
Optimized for Discord & Slack
Stop worrying about resizing. We generate emojis that fit perfectly into Discord servers, Slack workspaces, and Twitch chats, ensuring your custom stickers look crisp and professional at small sizes.
Turn Anything into an Emoji
Go beyond selfies. Our algorithm is trained to handle human faces, pets, objects, and even drawings, transforming any upload into a stylistically consistent emoji or sticker.
High-Res & Lightning Fast
Get high-quality results in seconds. Download your custom emojis effectively free of artifacts, ready to express your personality or boost your personal branding online.
Perfect for Every Platform & Purpose
Whether you're building a community, working with a team, or growing your personal brand, custom emojis help you connect.
Level Up Your Discord & Twitch
Make your server stand out. Create exclusive custom emotes and Discord stickers that reflect your community's inside jokes and vibe. Increase member engagement with unique reactions no other server has.
Spice Up Slack & Teams
Bring fun to remote work. Transform colleague photos (with permission!) or team mascots into hilarious Slack custom emojis. Perfect for celebrating wins, welcoming new hires, or just lightening the mood in Microsoft Teams.
Boost Your Personal Brand
Stop scrolling, start creating. Turn your selfies into a signature sticker pack for Instagram Stories, TikTok, and WhatsApp. Build a recognizable visual identity that followers love to interact with.
Engaging Brand Assets
Humanize your brand. Turn your logo, products, or mascot into expressive brand emojis. A creative way to interact with customers in newsletters, chat support, and social media comments without being too corporate.
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Instantly remove backgrounds to create transparent stickers
AI Image Enhancer
Upscale and sharpen your emojis for high-resolution displays
AI Image Generator
Generate entirely new emoji characters from text prompts
AI Background Changer
Add fun and creative backgrounds to your profile pictures
Loved by Community Managers, Teams, and Creators
See why users rely on ImageHub to create the best custom emojis for Discord, Slack, and social media.
"Hands down the best tool for creating custom Discord emotes. I turned my entire mod team into emojis in minutes. The background removal is insanely accurate compared to other free tools I've tried."
"Our company Slack channels are so much more fun now. I used the AI Emoji Maker to turn our team photos into a hilarious sticker pack for our anniversary. Super easy and high quality."
"I wanted to make a sticker of my Golden Retriever, Cooper. The AI captured his expression perfectly and cut out the background instantly. Now I use my 'Cooper Emoji' on WhatsApp all the time!"
"As a Twitch streamer, I needed unique emotes for my subscribers but didn't have the budget for a designer. ImageHub helped me generate professional-looking emotes from my own selfies."
Why ImageHub is the Best AI Emoji Maker
Don't settle for blurry crops or complicated editors. We combine advanced AI with a user-friendly interface to deliver professional results instantly.
Unmatched AI Precision
While other tools leave jagged edges or white halos, our advanced AI segmentation understands the difference between hair, fur, and background. You get a clean, professional-grade sticker every time.
Privacy First Approach
We respect your data. Unlike some apps that store your photos, ImageHub processes your images securely. Your personal photos and selfies are processed only to generate your emoji and are not used for model training without consent.
No Design Skills Required
You don't need Photoshop skills to be a creator. Our tool is designed for everyone—from Discord moderators to pet owners. Just upload and download; we handle the technical heavy lifting.
ImageHub Advantage
Compare us with traditional editors and see why we're the better choice.
| Feature | 🏆ImageHub AI (Us) | Traditional Editors (Them) |
|---|---|---|
| Background Removal | Automatic & Precise AI (Clean edges instantly) | Manual Lasso Tool (Time-consuming & messy) |
| Platform Ready | Auto-Resized for Discord/Slack | Manual Resizing (Often pixelated) |
| Speed | < 5 Seconds | 5-10 Minutes per image |
| Cost | Free / Affordable AI | Expensive Software (e.g., Photoshop) |
Frequently Asked Questions about AI Emoji Maker
Answers to common questions about creating custom stickers and emojis.
Is this AI Emoji Maker free to use?
Yes, our AI Emoji Maker offers a free tier that allows you to generate custom emojis from photos instantly. We also offer premium options for high-resolution downloads and batch processing, perfect for power users managing large Discord servers or Slack workspaces.
Can I use these custom emojis on Discord and Slack?
Absolutely. Our tool automatically optimizes your images to the perfect dimensions and file size for Discord emotes (128x128px recommended) and Slack emojis. You can download them as transparent PNGs ready for immediate upload.
How do I turn a photo into an emoji?
It's simple: 1. Upload your photo (selfie, pet, or object). 2. Our AI automatically removes the background and enhances the image. 3. Download your new sticker. It's the fastest way to make emojis from pictures without using complex editing software like Photoshop.
Is my data safe? Do you keep my photos?
We prioritize your privacy. The photos you upload are processed securely to generate your emoji and are automatically deleted from our servers after a short period. We do not use your personal photos to train our AI models without your explicit consent.
Can I make emojis of my cat or dog?
Yes! Our AI is trained to recognize pets perfectly. You can create a custom dog emoji or cat sticker that captures your pet's personality, complete with transparent backgrounds for easy sharing on WhatsApp and Telegram.
Start Making Custom Emojis Today
Join thousands of creators, gamers, and teams who use our AI Emoji Maker to turn their photos into expressive, high-quality stickers.
No design skills needed • 100% free • Instant download