Charatoon Help & FAQ

Getting started

What is Charatoon?: Charatoon is a free cartoon avatar creator. Mix facial features, hairstyles and skin tones, pick an outfit, then add accessories, pets and backgrounds to make an original character.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?: No. Make your avatar in a phone or desktop web browser. Your character choices are stored locally in that browser.

How do I start?: Choose a male or female character, then customize the face, eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows and hair. See changes instantly in the preview. Open the avatar maker.
Can I adjust facial feature positions?: Yes. Use the Adjust facial features controls in the Avatar section. Buttons become unavailable when the position limit is reached.
Can I change outfits, accessories and backgrounds?: Use Outfits for a full-body style, Extras for glasses, hats and pets, and Backgrounds for a backdrop.

Will I lose my avatar when I switch characters?: No. Male and female characters have independent selections, including facial features, skin tone, outfits, accessories and adjustment positions. Switch back to restore the last edited character.
Can I continue on another phone or browser?: Selections are kept in your current browser, not synced between devices. Saving your finished PNG is the best way to keep a copy. Clearing browser data may reset the editor.

How do I save my character?: Select Save Image, choose a portrait PNG or square profile icon, then save the finished image.
Can I add a display name?: Yes. Enter an optional name on the Save Image page and tap Apply. The name is shown on the exported image, not on the editor preview.
What if I cannot download on iPhone?: Touch and hold the finished preview and choose a save option in your browser. Exact menu labels vary between devices.

Can I put my avatar over a photo?: Yes. From Save Image, choose Photo Editor and select a photo. Your avatar starts in Full Body mode. Switch to Face Only, flip horizontally, drag it and resize with the corner handles.
What other photo tools are included?: Add a speech bubble with up to 30 characters across two lines, place emoji stickers, or cover details with adjustable blur spots.
Is my photo uploaded?: The photo editor processes the selected photo in your browser; it does not upload that photo to our server.

Is Charatoon free for personal use?: Creating your avatar is free. Personal profile images are generally allowed, subject to our terms.
Can I use the artwork for ads, products or business materials?: Commercial uses may require permission or a paid license. Check the terms and contact us for your planned use before publishing.
Who owns the artwork?: The underlying artwork belongs to DESIGNALIKIE. Permitted uses are defined in the terms of use.

My changes are not showing up.: Try reloading the page and checking whether your browser has cached an older version. Be careful when clearing site data, which may erase your saved selections.
How can I contact you?: Please use the contact form.