# Character Avatar

Your character's avatar is their visual representation and the first impression they make on users. There are two ways to create an avatar: AI generation or uploading an image directly.

## AI Generated Avatar

Follow these steps to create an avatar using Poly's AI generation:

* **Upload a Reference Image (Optional)**

While not mandatory, we recommend uploading a reference image to give the AI a better idea of your character's look.

* **Write the Character Description**

Provide a detailed description of your character. This helps the AI generate a more accurate avatar. You can write this description yourself or use Poly's AI to generate a draft, which you can then edit to your liking.

{% hint style="success" %}
Prompt Tips: 

* **Be Specific**: Clearly describe the character’s appearance, including physical features, clothing, and accessories. The more details, the better.

* **Include Context**: Provide context for the scene or setting to help the AI generate a cohesive image.

* **Define the Mood**: Specify the mood or atmosphere you want to convey in the image.

* **Describe Actions or Poses**: If your character is engaged in a specific action or pose, describe it clearly.

* **Specify Colors and Textures**: Mention specific colors and textures to ensure the visual elements match your vision.
  {% endhint %}

* **Choose Up to 3 Styles**

Select up to 3 styles from Poly's 18 available image styles. The styles include Urban, Retro, Gorgeous, Frigidity, Fantasy, and many more. The AI will generate images based on your choices.

{% hint style="info" %}
Poly will generate 6 avatar images for you to choose from. Review the images and select the one that best represents your character. If you're not satisfied with any of the AI-generated images, you can upload your own picture to use as the avatar.
{% endhint %}

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## Direct Image Upload

If you prefer to upload an image directly:

* **Select and upload the image**

Choose a high-quality image that represents your character well. Ensure the image is clear and visually appealing.

* **Crop the Image** 

You can crop the uploaded images as you like to meet your different needs for profile photos, chat backgrounds, and profile covers.

{% hint style="danger" %}
The images you upload will be run through moderation filters, make sure the images don’t violate our guidelines to avoid failure setting. 
{% endhint %}


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