Overview
- Animated profile pictures add motion with presets like natural, party hat, confetti, wave, and heart, with Meta advising a clear, front-facing single-person photo for best results.
- Restyle for Stories and Memories uses Meta AI to transform images via text prompts or presets covering styles, moods, lighting, colors, and backdrops such as beach or cityscape.
- Text posts gain animated backgrounds accessed through a rainbow A icon, with both still and moving options and seasonal designs planned.
- Meta has begun a gradual global rollout starting Feb. 10–11, with major outlets corroborating the features now appearing for users.
- The company says more animation options will arrive throughout 2026, aligning the push with efforts to reengage younger users on a platform reporting about 2.1 billion daily active users.