Meta has announced the rollout of new AI-powered creative features on Facebook, aimed at helping users express themselves more visually across profile pictures, photos, Feed posts and Stories. The update introduces animated profile photos, AI-based tools, and improved text backgrounds, making Facebook interactions more dynamic and personalized.
Animate your profile picture
Facebook now allows users to animate their profile pictures, transforming still photos into short looping animations in seconds. Users can choose from preset effects like natural, party hat, confetti, ripple and heart, making it easy to match a profile picture with a mood, party or occasion.
For best results, Meta recommends using photos that:
- Represent a single person
- Show a clear, straight face
- Do not include held objects
Users can select images from their camera roll or previously uploaded photos. Once animated, the profile picture can be displayed on the profile or shared directly to the Feed. The meta has confirmed that more animation styles will be added throughout the year, including seasonal and special event effects.
Restyle stories and memories
The Restyle feature brings AI-driven visual transformations to Facebook Stories and Memories. Users can apply predefined styles or use custom text prompts to change the look and feel of their photos.
After uploading a photo to Stories or selecting a Memory, users can tap Reset to fix it:
- Styles: Anime, illustrated and more
- Mood: Bright, dramatic, soft
- Lighting: Ethereal, studio style
- Colors: Cool tones, pink shades, vivid palettes
- Backgrounds: Beach scenes, cityscapes and other environments
Facebook will also recommend Memories that are particularly suitable for Restyle when users share them in Stories, encouraging the creative reuse of past moments.
Enhanced text posts with animated background
Meta is also gradually rolling out still and animated backgrounds for text-only Feed posts. While composing a post, users can tap the rainbow “A” icon to select visual backgrounds like falling leaves or ocean waves.
Additional seasonal and themed backgrounds will be introduced over time, helping text posts stay visually appealing and timely without requiring photos or videos.
New AI-powered features are gradually rolling out to Facebook users. Meta says it will continue to expand animation options, seasonal effects and AI-driven creative tools throughout the year.
