Facebook announced new AI-powered features on Tuesday aimed at helping users express themselves in more playful ways across the platform. The updates include animated profile pictures, AI-driven photo restyling tools for Stories and Memories, and animated backgrounds for text posts.
Here’s how to use these new features.
Facebook is introducing animated profile pictures that apply motion effects to static images. The feature can make subjects appear to wave, form a heart shape, or wear a virtual party hat.
For best results, the company recommends using a clear image of a single person facing the camera. Users can upload photos from their camera roll or choose existing images already shared on Facebook.
Meta said additional animation options will be added throughout the year. The GIF below shows how it’s done.
Facebook is also expanding its Stories and Memories features with a new AI tool called Restyle.
Stories are short photo and video posts that disappear after 24 hours, while Memories resurface content shared on the same date in previous years.
With Restyle, users can upload a photo to Stories or select a Memory, then enter a text prompt or choose from preset themes such as anime, illustrated, glowy, or ethereal. Users can also adjust lighting, colors, and mood, and replace backgrounds with scenes such as a beach or a cityscape.
To enhance text posts, Facebook is gradually rolling out animated backgrounds. By selecting a new rainbow “A” icon, users can choose from still or animated backgrounds, including falling leaves and rolling ocean waves.
Seasonal backgrounds are expected to be introduced in the future.
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