tryEmoji is a free and open-source web app that uses AI to turn classic emojis into amazing artwork. Just pick an emoji, choose an art style, and watch tryEmoji create unique, downloadable 512x512px artworks. Built with Python and JavaScript, it includes a full codebase you can deploy locally or in the cloud.
This app brings diverse art styles, including Pixar, Minecraft, 8-bit pixel, and iconic styles from Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, Picasso, and Munch. Perfect for graphic designers seeking inspiration, social media enthusiasts looking to spice up their content, or businesses wanting to add a creative touch to their marketing materials.
How to use it:
1. Navigate to the tryEmoji website to start your artistic journey.
2. Choose your favorite emoji from the emoji picker on the left side of the app.
3. Select from a range of art styles: Pixar, Minecraft, 8-bit pixel, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and Edvard Munch.
4. The AI will automatically transform your chosen emoji into an artwork with multiple variations. Slide through the options to see different artistic interpretations.
5. Once you’ve picked your favorite variant, hit the download button to save your 512x512px artwork.
6. For local or cloud deployment:
- Install web dependencies with
npm install. - Install server dependencies with
pip install -r requirements.txt -U. - Launch the server on localhost:8080 using
lep photon run -n tryemoji -m photon/main.py --local. - Start the web server on localhost:3000 with
npm run dev.
