All Instagram is full of “drawings”. Blame it on the “Lensa” app, an AI image-generating app that is currently experiencing extreme hype. The app allows you to create “magical avatars,” which are artistic renderings of photos generated from 10 to 20 images taken by a user.
The Lensa app processes the imported images to create a series of avatars that appear to have been 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 remove blemishes from photos.
With the following instructions you will get your own set of magical avatars.
- Time to complete: 25 minutes
Tools needed: Smartphone and Lensa app Materials needed: selfies Costs: from 2.29 euros
Download the Lensa app for iOS/Android
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Open the app and write the instructions.
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In the application you will be presented with a series of instructions that show the functions of the application. Just keep tapping “next” to get to the magical avatars faster.
Start the “7-Day Free Trial” to Save
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Basically, the creation of the avatars costs money: €4.59 for 50 avatars, €6.99 for 100 avatars and €8.99 for 200 avatars. However, with a subscription, you cut costs, you get a 51 percent discount. You can save around half during the 7-day free trial period. Just don’t forget to cancel.
Start “Magic Avatars”
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Tap “Magic Avatars” at the bottom of the screen and then “Try Now” to launch the AI feature.
Upload photos: Select 10-20 “Selfies”.
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In the upload view, you can see photo examples of what your photos (selfies) should look like for upload. Use the “Select 10-20 Selfies” button to select your images (at least 10).
Choose how many avatars you want
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After choosing your gender, choose how many avatars you want to have (50, 100 or 200). The prices are correspondingly different. Once you have completed the free trial subscription, you pay €2.29, €3.39 or €4.59. Without a subscription, prices are 51 percent more expensive.
The Lensa app uploads the photos.
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Make sure to keep the app open during the upload process.
Allow the app to generate the photos.
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Now the app will start creating the AI-processed images. This took us about 20 minutes, but the app can run in the background while you do other things.
Open the app and select “Magic Avatars” and tap on the last selection
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Tap on your avatar pack once it appears on your screen.
Browse your avatars and save the ones you like
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The AI generates numerous different styles such as pop art, fantasy, anime, and more. You can download and select the photos one by one by tapping on them, or you can select “Save all” on the top right.
Are Lensa avatars also free?
Unfortunately not. While the subscription offers a seven-day free trial for new users, you still need to pay a minimum of $2.59 for avatars.
To make sure you don’t pay more than you need to, it’s a good idea to cancel your free trial before you’re billed for a subscription.
To do this, tap the gear icon at the top left of the app, then select “Manage plan.” There you tap on “Lensa” and then you can cancel your subscription.
If you’re looking for a free alternative and don’t mind that it only uses a specific image and not multiple images, then Prisma is worth considering. You will be asked to pay, but you can simply ignore the prompts. This app is for iOS Y Android available.
This article is partially adapted from our articles in English. Technical advisor.
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