To create a new Bitmoji person on an iPhone, reset your current avatar and design a new one. In the Bitmoji app, tap the Gear icon in the top-right corner, tap My Data, tap Reset Avatar, and confirm. You’ll then build your Bitmoji from scratch.
These steps come from Bitmoji’s support articles Change Avatar Gender and Avatar doesn’t look like me, plus Snapchat’s How do I create and edit my Bitmoji avatar? help page. If you only want to change a few features, you can edit your avatar instead of resetting it.
Reset or Edit: Which Should You Choose?
- Reset if you want a completely different avatar, including a different gender. Bitmoji says changing gender requires resetting and redesigning from scratch.
- Edit if you just want to update your hair, outfit, face, or other features. Your current avatar stays and you change only what you pick.
How to Reset Your Bitmoji and Create a New One
- Open the Bitmoji app on your iPhone.
- Tap the Gear icon in the top-right corner.
- Tap My Data.
- Tap Reset Avatar.
- Confirm that you want to reset your avatar.
- Follow the prompts to design your new Bitmoji, then save it.
Result: Your old avatar is replaced and you start designing a new Bitmoji person.
If you don’t see the Reset Avatar option, Bitmoji says to download the latest version of the app from the App Store. Also note that some limited-time options may not be available again after a reset, and Bitmoji says its older Bitstrips and Classic avatar styles are no longer supported, so they can’t be restored.
Can I use a selfie to build the new avatar?
Bitmoji’s selfie feature generates an avatar from a photo, but Bitmoji says it’s only available to first-time users. In the Avatar Designer, some users can tap the camera icon to take a new selfie, though Bitmoji notes this may not be available to everyone.
How to Edit Your Bitmoji Without Starting Over
In the Bitmoji app:
- Tap the happy face icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Slide the customizations bar to browse options.
- Tap the feature you want to change and choose a new look.
- Save your avatar.
In Snapchat: Tap your Bitmoji or Story icon at the top to open your profile, swipe down or tap your avatar, then tap Avatar (or Edit Avatar) to change its appearance. Snapchat says full customization is only available in the mobile app.
Result: Your avatar keeps its existing look except for the features you changed. Use the Undo and Redo buttons while editing. Bitmoji says you can’t undo changes after you tap Save.
For more ways to update your look, see how to change your Bitmoji avatar on an iPhone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have two Bitmoji avatars on one account?
Bitmoji’s steps describe resetting your one avatar rather than adding a second one, so creating a new Bitmoji person replaces your current avatar.
Can I get my old Bitmoji back after resetting?
Not automatically. You’d need to redesign it. Bitmoji says the older Bitstrips and Classic styles can’t be restored at all.
Can I make a new Bitmoji without a phone?
For editing, Bitmoji says you can go to Bitmoji.com and select Go to my account. Snapchat’s full avatar customization is only in its mobile app.
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