Animate Your Facebook Profile Using Meta AI Technology

Taylor Keatsman

Published: February 12, 2026 5:10 AM ET

Meta has introduced exciting new features on Facebook that enhance how users express themselves through their profile pictures, photos, and posts. With the integration of Meta AI technology, Facebook users can now animate their profile pictures and transform their social experience.

Animate Your Facebook Profile Using Meta AI Technology

One of the standout features is the ability to animate profile pictures. Users can easily turn a static photo into a lively animation in just seconds. Various preset animations are available, including natural, party hat, confetti, wave, and heart. These options allow users to reflect their mood and personality.

How to Animate Your Profile Picture

For optimal results, it’s best to select a clear photo of a single person facing the camera without any distractions. Users can choose photos directly from their camera roll or select ones already uploaded to Facebook. Once animated, the lively profile picture can be shared in the user’s Feed or displayed on their profile.

Enhance Your Stories with Restyle

The new Restyle feature allows users to enhance images in their Facebook Stories and Memories. Users can choose from preset styles or create their own using text-based AI prompts. After uploading a photo, tapping the Restyle option enables users to modify their images using various themes.

Customization Options

Styles: Options like anime or illustrated themes.
Moods: Choices such as glowy or ethereal.
Lighting: Variations like bright or soft.
Colors: Palettes including cool or pink tones.
Backdrops: Scenic options like beach or city landscapes.

Make Your Text Posts More Engaging

Text posts on Facebook also received an upgrade, allowing users to add animated backdrops. This feature enhances the visual appeal of text posts, making them more engaging and expressive. As users create new text posts, they can tap the rainbow A icon to access a variety of backgrounds, including both still and animated options like falling leaves or ocean waves.

Future Developments

Meta plans to introduce seasonal backgrounds, ensuring that users can keep their content fresh and festive. These innovative features offer users fun and unique ways to create share-worthy content, helping them connect with friends on Facebook.