Step-by-step instructions for adding your custom emoji to every major platform.
Download your emoji as a PNG from EmojiForge.
Open the Photos app on your iPhone and save the image to your camera roll.
Open iMessage and start a conversation.
Tap the + button next to the text field, then tap Photos.
iOS 16 and earlier: tap the camera icon.
Select your emoji PNG and send it as an image.
For iOS 17+: Long-press any image in a conversation → tap 'Add Sticker' to add it to your sticker drawer for reuse.
This creates a live sticker you can use in any iMessage conversation.
Use the AI Photo Emoji or Custom Builder to generate your perfect emoji, then follow the guide above to use it anywhere.