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how to do the cartoon trend on facebook

You can join the current “cartoon” trend on Facebook in two main ways: using Facebook’s own Cartoon-style filters (when available in your region) or using popular third-party apps/AI tools and then posting the result on Facebook.

What the “cartoon trend” is

  • People turn their profile photos or short videos into stylized cartoon versions (3D, anime, Ghibli-style, etc.) and post them as DPs, Reels, or stories.
  • Most viral versions right now come from external apps (Voilá AI Artist, AI cartoon apps, Canva, CapCut, Grok-style tools) which convert your picture into a cartoon, then you upload that image to Facebook.

Method 1: Using Facebook’s own Cartoon filter (if you have it)

In some regions, Facebook has a built‑in Cartoon Filter for photos.

  1. Open the Facebook app on your phone and log in to your account.
  1. Tap “What’s on your mind?” to start a new post (or open the camera for a story/reel).
  1. Look for “Filters” or visual effects at the bottom of the screen.
  1. Scroll until you see a filter called “Cartoon” or something similar (often shown with a comic/cartoon icon).
  1. Take a new picture or select a photo from your gallery and apply the Cartoon filter.
  1. Adjust intensity or colors if those options appear, then tap Post/Share to publish it on your feed, story, or as a profile update.

If you don’t see a Cartoon filter, it may not be rolled out in your region or on your account yet.

Method 2: Using a popular cartoon app, then posting to Facebook

This is how most “cartoon trend” photos and challenges are actually made.

A. Voilá AI Artist / cartoon apps (classic Facebook cartoon challenge) Several tutorials show the trend using the “Voilá AI Artist” cartoon app.

  1. Install a cartoon-photo app from your app store
    • Search for “Voila AI Artist cartoon photo” or “cartoon photo editor” in the Play Store/App Store.
  1. Open the app and choose the cartoon style
    • Look for options like 3D Cartoon, Cartoon Face, or similar.
  1. Allow access to your photos and select a picture
    • Pick a clear front-facing selfie for best results.
  1. Let the app process the image
    • It usually outputs a grid or single cartoon image after a few seconds, sometimes with an ad in between.
  1. Save the cartoon image to your camera roll
    • Use the download/save button in the app.
  1. Open Facebook and upload it
    • Set it as:
      • Your profile picture (for a cartoon DP),
      • A post on your timeline, or
      • A story/Reel if you added motion or video.

B. Canva or AI cartoon generators (modern “polished” cartoon trend) Tools like Canva’s free AI Cartoon generator create polished cartoon portraits you can share on Facebook.

  1. Go to Canva and upload your photo.
  2. Use the “cartoon” or “Cartoonify” / AI cartoon effect to turn the portrait into a cartoon.
  1. Optionally add text, stickers, or backgrounds to match the trend vibe (bright colors, comic-style text, etc.).
  1. Download the final image and post it on Facebook as a profile photo, cover, or regular post.

C. Ghibli-style / Grok-style trend Some creators specifically follow the “Ghibli-style Facebook cartoon” mini‑trend using AI tools like Grok for stylized art.

  1. Use an AI image tool that supports “Ghibli” or “cartoon” style prompts (for example, a tool that lets you upload your photo and request Ghibli-style art).
  1. Generate the cartoon portrait and download it.
  1. Share it on Facebook as a trendy, soft‑anime style profile or post photo.

Method 3: Cartoon video challenge for Facebook

Another version of the trend uses short video clips with a cartoon filter.

  1. Download a cartoon-effect app for video
    • Many tutorials show using Voilá or similar apps with a “3D cartoon” video effect.
  1. Open the app, choose the Cartoon/3D effect, and import a short video or a single frame.
  1. Export the edited video with the cartoon effect applied.
  1. Open Facebook, start creating a Reel or story, and upload the cartoonized video.
  1. Add music or text if you want, then publish it with a trending hashtag like #cartoonchallenge or #cartoontrend (check what’s currently popular in your country).

Small tips to make your cartoon post feel “on-trend”

  • Use a close, well-lit selfie so the cartoon effect looks clean and recognizable.
  • Keep the background simple or replace it with a colorful, stylized one (many apps let you choose backgrounds).
  • Add a short, playful caption, and a couple of trend-related hashtags to help it blend into what others are posting.
  • If you’re shy, start with posting it as your profile picture only; you can later share it in a post or story once you like the look.

Quick HTML table: options at a glance

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      <th>Method</th>
      <th>What you use</th>
      <th>Main steps</th>
      <th>Best for</th>
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      <td>Facebook filter</td>
      <td>Built-in Cartoon Filter in Facebook app[web:3]</td>
      <td>New post → Filters → Cartoon → take/select photo → share[web:3]</td>
      <td>Fast, simple, no extra apps</td>
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      <td>Cartoon photo app</td>
      <td>Apps like Voilá AI Artist, cartoon photo editors[web:5][web:7]</td>
      <td>Cartoonize in app → save → upload to Facebook[web:7]</td>
      <td>Profile pics, viral cartoon selfies</td>
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      <td>AI/Ghibli style</td>
      <td>AI tools (Ghibli-style, Grok-like generators)[web:1][web:8]</td>
      <td>Generate stylized art → download → post on Facebook[web:1]</td>
      <td>Artistic, studio-style cartoon portraits</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>Design tools</td>
      <td>Canva AI Cartoon generator[web:9]</td>
      <td>Upload → apply cartoon effect → decorate → download → post[web:9]</td>
      <td>Clean, designed posts and covers</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Video challenge</td>
      <td>Cartoon video apps (3D cartoon effects)[web:7]</td>
      <td>Apply video cartoon effect → export → upload as Reel/story[web:7]</td>
      <td>Cartoon video trends, challenges</td>
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TL;DR

To do the cartoon trend on Facebook: cartoonize a good selfie using Facebook’s own Cartoon filter (if you have it) or a popular cartoon/AI app, save the result, then upload it as your profile picture, post, or Reel with a couple of relevant hashtags.

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