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11AI Emotes are one of inZOI's built-in AI features that allow players to create custom poses and animations for their Zois. By uploading a reference image or video, the AI generates a matching pose or motion that can be used in Photo Mode, the Studio (Character Creation), and in the game world. This tool runs entirely on-device using GPU processing, with no internet connection required. The feature has been available since the Early Access launch and is still labeled as "under development."22How to Access AI Emotes44There are two ways to reach the AI Emote creation tool:66MethodStepsCharacter Menu (Live Mode)Click on your Zoi > scroll to "AI Motion" > hover and select "Make AI Emote"Photo ModeEnter Photo Mode (camera button in top menu) > click the "Pose" tab > select "Make AI Emote" at the top of the pose list88Both methods open the Emote Generation Method screen, where you choose between uploading an image (static pose) or a video (animated motion).99Image-to-Pose vs Video-to-Motion1111The AI Emote system offers two generation modes, each suited to different creative goals:1313AspectImage-to-Pose (Static)Video-to-Motion (Animated)OutputA single still poseAn animated movement or danceInputA single photographA video clipBest forPortrait poses, standing positionsDance moves, gestures, dynamic actionsKey requirementFull-body shot, single person, front-facing, minimal clutterFull-body shot, single person, stationary cameraRecommended sourceSearch "Full Body Pose" on Pinterest or similarShort clips of dance moves or emotes from other games; GIFs from Giphy1616After the AI processes the upload, click Save to name and store the emote. The saved emote immediately appears in the Pose selection across all modes.1717Supported File Formats1919TypeSupported FormatsImage.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .tiffVideo.mp4, .avi, .mkv, .mov2121Image Requirements2222Full-body shot of a single personTaken from the front (not a side or rear angle)Clean background with minimal clutterHigh-definition, clear image recommended2424Video Requirements2626Full-body shot of a single personStationary camera (no panning, zooming, or shaking)Short clips work best, ideally under 5 seconds in lengthCommunity tip: slowing playback to ~70% speed before uploading reportedly produces better results2828Uploads will fail if the image is cropped to half-body, contains multiple people, or uses a moving camera.3030Where to Use AI Emotes3232Custom AI Emotes can be applied in three contexts:3434ContextHow to AccessNotesPhoto ModeOpen the Pose tab; custom emotes appear marked in bluePoses can only be changed while the game is pausedStudio (Create a Zoi)Click "Customize" > access emotes in the pose selectionUseful for character screenshots with custom backgroundsLive Mode (In-Game)Click Zoi > "AI Motion" > select the emoteThe Zoi performs the motion in the game world3636In Photo Mode, custom AI Emotes are visually distinguished from built-in preset poses by a blue marker next to the emote name.3737Facial Expressions3939AI Emotes generate body poses only. Facial expressions are not included in the AI generation. To add facial expressions to a custom pose, use the separate Facial Expression selector in Photo Mode or the Facial Capture feature (iOS only), which translates real-time facial movements from an iPhone onto the Zoi. These two systems can be combined: set the body with an AI Emote and layer a facial expression on top.4141Storage and Management4343The game imposes a maximum of 30 custom emotes that can be stored at any one time. This is a hard cap. If all 30 slots are full, new emotes cannot be generated until existing ones are deleted.4545Custom emotes are saved locally at:4747C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\inZOI\AIGenerated\MyAIMotions4949Each emote is stored as a named subfolder within this directory. To delete emotes and free up slots, navigate to this folder and remove the unwanted subfolders manually. The game does not currently have an in-game UI for renaming, reordering, or bulk-managing emotes.5151Sharing Emotes with Other Players5353There is no official in-game sharing system for AI Emotes through Canvas (inZOI's creation-sharing platform). However, emotes can be shared externally through file transfer:5555Navigate to the MyAIMotions folder on your computerCopy the emote subfolder(s) you want to shareSend the folder(s) to the recipient (via file hosting, Discord, etc.)The recipient places the folder(s) in their own MyAIMotions directoryRestart the game; the shared emotes appear in the Pose selection5757The modding community has embraced this approach. Nexus Mods hosts curated emote packs, including dance compilations with 30+ emotes and themed packs (such as K-Pop dance collections). Installing a full 30-emote pack fills all available slots, leaving no room for self-generated emotes until some are deleted.5959GPU Requirements6161AI Emote processing runs entirely on the local GPU using Tensor Cores. The feature is not cloud-based.6363GPUSupport StatusNVIDIA RTX 20-series and newer (RTX 2060+)Fully supportedAMD Radeon RX 7000 series and upExperimental support (may not work for all users)NVIDIA GTX-series (e.g., GTX 1070)Not supported (lacks Tensor Cores)Older AMD GPUs (RX 6000 and below)Not supported6565When AI features are enabled, the game automatically lowers all graphics settings by one level (for example, High becomes Medium) to accommodate the GPU overhead from AI processing. Processing time varies significantly by hardware; community reports range from under a minute on high-end cards to 10+ minutes on lower-end supported GPUs. GPUs without Tensor Cores may fall back to CPU processing, which is substantially slower.6666Quality and Limitations6868The AI Emote system works well for certain types of content but has consistent limitations:7070What Works Well7272Simple full-body dance moves and basic standing posesEmotes ported from other game clips (such as Fortnite dances) translate particularly wellClear, front-facing reference images produce usable static poses7474What Does Not Work Well7676IssueDescriptionHand positionsThe AI consistently defaults to open-palm hands. Specific gestures like peace signs, clenched fists, or pointed fingers do not translate accuratelyComplex choreographyRapid or intricate movements can appear awkward or "janky" in the outputFeet clippingDance animations sometimes produce feet that clip through the floorNo propsAI Emotes cannot generate interactions with objects or propsSingle person onlyThe system only processes one person at a time; no group poses are possible7878Known Bugs7979BugStatusPhoto Mode crash (fixed)A crash that occurred when creating AI emotes in Photo Mode was fixed in the v0.5.0 update (December 23, 2025)Crash to desktop during processingSome users experience CTD when loading video content for AI emote generation. This affects various GPUs, including high-end cards like the RTX 4090. Lowering texture resolution and minimizing background processes may helpGame freeze after first creationA reported issue where the game freezes after the first successful emote creation, preventing subsequent uploads within the same session8181Custom AI Emotes vs Preset Emotes8282AspectPreset EmotesCustom AI EmotesSourceBuilt into the game by developersPlayer-created from uploaded images or videosVisual indicatorStandard listing in Pose tabMarked in blue in the Pose tabFacial expressionsSome presets include expressionsBody pose only; no facial dataQualityProfessionally animated, polishedVariable; depends on source material and AI accuracyVarietyLimited to what developers provideUnlimited creativity within AI capabilitiesGPU requiredNoYes (NVIDIA RTX 20+ or AMD RX 7000+)8484Tips8585TipDetailsUse Pinterest for posesSearching "Full Body Pose" on Pinterest provides a large library of reference images that work well with Image-to-PoseKeep videos shortClips under 5 seconds produce the best results. Longer videos increase processing time and reduce accuracySlow your video downReducing playback speed to ~70% before uploading reportedly improves motion capture qualityOne person per frameEnsure your reference shows exactly one full-body person. Multi-person images and cropped shots will failManage your 30 slotsIf you install a full mod pack from Nexus Mods, it fills all 30 slots. Delete emotes you do not use to make room for new creationsCombine with Facial CaptureUse an AI Emote for the body pose and layer a facial expression separately for complete character expression
