Generate emojis

Which models are the best for generating new emojis from text?

If you want high quality emojis created from a text prompt, use fofr/sdxl-emoji. It is fine tuned on Apple’s emoji set and produces clean, glossy emoji style images.
If you want more stylistic flexibility, use miike-ai/flux-ico. It can generate emoji style icons as well as other icon aesthetics depending on your prompt.
If you want an open source model trained specifically on thousands of Apple emojis, try appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta.

Which models work best if I want to turn a real photo into an emoji?

For photo to emoji conversions, use flux-kontext-apps/kontext-emoji-maker. It transforms input images directly into the Apple emoji aesthetic using a specialized LoRA.
You can also try miike-ai/flux-ico for stylized icon transformations, especially if you want variations beyond the iOS look.

Which models are fast and cost efficient?

If you want quick emoji generation, fofr/sdxl-emoji performs well and has been optimized for speed.
For efficient icon style outputs, miike-ai/flux-ico offers a fast mode called “schnell” that trades a bit of detail for faster runtimes.
For text based emojis that are simple and lightweight, appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta is a good option.

What should I use if I want Apple style emojis specifically?

The strongest Apple style emoji models are fofr/sdxl-emoji, which is fine tuned on Apple’s emoji set, and appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta, which was trained on thousands of official iOS emojis.
If you want an image of a person or object transformed into the Apple emoji look, use flux-kontext-apps/kontext-emoji-maker.

What is the difference between these emoji models?

fofr/sdxl-emoji is a text to image generator that produces emojis from prompts.
flux-kontext-apps/kontext-emoji-maker converts real images into emoji style outputs.
appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta is a fine tuned model that recreates Apple style GenMoji style emojis from text or images.
miike-ai/flux-ico is a broader icon generator that can make emoji style icons but also many other icon aesthetics.

What kinds of outputs can I expect?

From fofr/sdxl-emoji and appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta, expect square, glossy emoji style images similar to iOS.
From flux-kontext-apps/kontext-emoji-maker, expect a transformed version of your input photo rendered as an emoji.
From miike-ai/flux-ico, expect icons or emojis in various art styles depending on the prompt.

How can I self host or publish my own emoji model on Replicate?

You can build a model using Cog and include a replicate.yaml file that defines inputs, outputs, and environment.
Models such as fofr/sdxl-emoji and appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta are examples of text to emoji fine tunes.
After pushing your repository, Replicate will run it on managed GPUs with no extra setup.

Can I use these models commercially?

Yes, as long as the license on the model page allows for commercial use.
Open source models such as miike-ai/flux-ico and appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta typically have permissive licenses.
Check licensing for models like fofr/sdxl-emoji or flux-kontext-apps/kontext-emoji-maker before commercial deployment.

How do I run these models?

Upload a text prompt for models like fofr/sdxl-emoji or appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta.
Upload an image for models like flux-kontext-apps/kontext-emoji-maker.
Adjust optional parameters such as guidance, aspect ratio, or number of outputs for models like miike-ai/flux-ico.

What should I know before running a job in this category?

Text prompts with the word “emoji” produce more consistent results in models like appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta.
Photo based models like flux-kontext-apps/kontext-emoji-maker work best when the subject is clear and centered.
Models like miike-ai/flux-ico allow different styles, so be specific in your prompt to control the icon aesthetic.

Any other tips for using these emoji models?

Use fofr/sdxl-emoji when you want the most faithful Apple emoji style from text.
Use flux-kontext-apps/kontext-emoji-maker when you want a real person or object turned into an emoji.
Use appmeloncreator/platmoji-beta to experiment with open source GenMoji style generation.
Use miike-ai/flux-ico for broader icon generation and more stylized emoji designs.