Instagram is known for following trends. Be it Snapchat-like Stories or TikTok-like short videos (the Reel gang!) Instagram has been curiously following the pathway of global trends and sensationalism. In one such gimmicky update, Meta announced a new feature called 3D avatars in their blog post. 3D avatars will roll out to Instagram Stories and DMs for the first time. So what is this Instagram’s avatar size, and the whole case about? Let’s find out.
What Is An Instagram Avatar?
No, don’t mistake it for your Instagram profile picture! Instagram avatar is an all-new feature update that Meta announced in their January blog post. According to Meta, 3D avatars are the first of their kind VR powered facial recognition tool. The initially available feature only for Facebook and Messenger is now rolling out to Instagram.
What Is The Instagram Avatar Size, And How To Use It?
Instagram avatar is currently available only in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. So if you are located in these countries, you might have received the new update. To see if your Instagram has received the 3D avatar feature, update your Instagram to the latest version. (play store/app store.)
- Open a new Instagram story.
- Scroll up or tap the smiley icon on the top right of the screen to open the stickers tab.
- Look for the purple bubble that says Avatar.
- If you don’t see the sticker yet, you probably haven’t received the update yet. Relax. It’s no big deal. The update is rolling out slowly, so you might obtain it in the next few weeks.
Instagram avatar size is currently being worked on. So the exact measurement is debatable. We will update you on the size and resolution of the Avatar as soon as there is any information out.
Where Can You Use The Instagram 3 Avatars?
According to Meta, people can use Instagram avatars in Stories, DMs, feed posts, Facebook profile pictures and more. Kindly note that “avatars” is already a thing on Facebook. However, “3D avatars” is a new concept made available for both Facebook and Instagram users.
Is Instagram Avatar Available In Your City?
Instagram avatar is currently being rolled out to only a small chunk of users in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Therefore, you will not see the feature if you are located anywhere outside these regions.
Conclusion
Instagram avatar size is currently doubtful, so we will avoid commenting on that. But we hope this guide gave you some insight into 3D avatars and how Meta is slowly setting the stage for virtual reality.