How to Use Genmoji on macOS Sequoia 15.3?

Genmoji is arriving on the Mac with the macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta, enabling users to utilize the specially created emoji characters for the first time. While Genmoji was added to iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, the macOS 15.2 update did not support the feature.

Now, Apple has made Genmoji available on macOS Sequoia 15.3 so that Mac users can generate their own unique emojis, this post will elaborate on how to use Genmoji on macOS Sequoia 15.3.

What is Genmoji on macOS?

Genmoji is an Apple Intelligence feature introduced in macOS Sequoia 15.3 that enables users to create custom emoji-like images based on text prompts. By describing the desired emoji, Apple Intelligence generates a unique image that can be used in messages and other compatible applications.

A Mac M1 model or later running macOS 15.3 (Public Beta, Developer Beta, or stable) is required for Genmoji to appear. Additionally, you should turn on Apple Intelligence on your device. If you cannot access it, the feature may still be inaccessible in your country or area.

How to use Genmoji on your Mac?

With the first beta of macOS Sequoia 15.3, Genmoji is now accessible on the Mac. Apple has modified the way users can receive beta updates, beginning with macOS Sonoma. After enrolling in betas, users can install beta updates straight from System Settings rather than using the macOS Beta Access Utility.

If you need to sign up for macOS Sequoia developer beta 2, follow the steps below:

Head to developer.apple.com on any web browser, and tap Account.
Enter the Apple ID you want to use for beta updates and press return.
When the Apple Developer Beta Program Agreement appears, click on Agree.

Now you can follow the steps below to install macOS Sequoia 15.3 developer beta 2:

Open the Apple menu and select System Settings.
Click General in the sidebar and choose Software Update.
Click the i button next to the Beta Updates section.
Ensure you're logged in with the Apple ID you want to use for betas.
Click the drop-down menu next to Beta Updates.
Select macOS Sequoia Developer Beta to opt for beta updates.
Click Done and wait for the Mac to check for the latest beta update.
Tap Update Now to start downloading the macOS Sequoia 15.3 Beta 2.
Click on Agree and enter your admin password to start the installation.

After you have upgraded to macOS Sequoia, you can access Genmoji on an Apple silicon Mac with the steps below:

Launch any app that supports text input such as Messages, Notes, and Mail.
Press Control + Command + Space to open the emoji palette, then choose the Genmoji tab
Type a description of the emoji you want and press Return.
A new Genmoji and additional options will be created for you by Apple Intelligence based on your prompt.
Click on the generated Genmoji to insert it into your text.
The Genmoji will appear alongside regular text or emojis, ready to share in conversations or documents.

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