How to use the Lensa AI selfie app

Recently, social media has been flooded with images from Lensa, an AI-powered image generator app that can create what it calls “magical avatars.” These are artistic renderings of photos that are created based on 10-20 user uploads.
The app processes your phone’s images to create a series of avatars that look like they were hand-drawn by a real artist (at least in theory). Lensa also includes other photo editing tools, including the ability to change the background, remove objects, and erase blemishes from photos.
If you’d like to upload your own set of magical avatars, we’ve put together everything you need to know, including the required steps and costs. We also have guides on how to upload a Twitter story and post a collaboration to Instagram.
How to create magical AI avatars on Lensa
- Completion time: 25 minutes
- Required tools: Smartphone and Lensa app.
- Cost: at least $1.99/£1.99.
Download app for iOS/Android
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The app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play and is called “Lensa: Avatar Maker, Editor” by Prisma Labs Inc.
Open the app and flip through the instruction cards.

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A series of cards showing the functions of the application will appear on the screen. Just keep clicking “Next” to move on to magical avatars faster.
Click “Get Started”

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This will start the registration process in the application.
Toggle “Enable free trial” before clicking “Try for free and subscribe”.

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You need a subscription to use the Lensa app, but luckily there’s a seven-day free trial available for new users. However, make sure you cancel your subscription within seven days or you will be charged $29.99 / £28.99.
Select “Try Now” on the magical avatar card and then “Continue”.

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This will take you straight to the magical avatars section and explain what the feature is.
Read the instructions and click Choose 10-20 Photos.

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Try to follow the instructions where possible, as otherwise the app may produce strange photos. For example, I accidentally included a full body shot, resulting in a drawing with more than two legs (very disturbing).
Choose 10-20 of your images and import them

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You will need to select a minimum of 10 before the yellow “Import” button appears.
Choose your gender

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This should affect the types of photos the app creates.
Choose how many avatars you want to purchase

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The cheapest option is 50 for $1.99 / £1.99, but you can also get 100 or 200. You may need to verify the purchase through your iOS/Google Play account.
Wait while the Lensa app downloads your photos.

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Make sure you keep the app open on your phone while this is happening.
Allow the Lensa app to process photos

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The app will now start creating AI-rendered images. It took me about twenty minutes, but the app can run in the background while you do other things.
Open the app and choose “Magic Avatars” and then click on your newest pack.

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Click on your avatar set as soon as it appears on the screen.
View your avatars and save the ones you like

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AI creates many different styles, including pop art, fantasy, anime, and more. You can upload and select photos individually by clicking on them, or select “Save All Avatars” in the top right corner.
Can I get magical Lensa avatars for free?
Unfortunately no. While the subscription offers a free seven-day trial for new users, you still have to pay at least $1.99 for avatars.
Make sure you don’t pay more than you should by canceling your free trial before you get billed for your subscription.
You can do this by clicking on the settings gear on the top left side of the app and then selecting Manage Plan.
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