Step-by-Step Guide to Create and Modify Contact Posters on iPhone

Your iPhone is more than just a device for calls; it can showcase your personality through vibrant visuals with the new Contact Posters feature in iOS 17. This guide will walk you through the easy steps to create stunning contact posters for yourself and others.

What Are Contact Posters?

Contact Posters are customizable digital identity cards that transform how your contacts perceive incoming calls. Launched with iOS 17, these posters allow you to incorporate eye-catching images—either personal photographs or Memojis—paired with various design styles and effects. When you receive a call, your poster replaces the standard small caller ID with a full-screen display. Please note that for this feature to work seamlessly, both you and the recipient must be using iPhones with iOS 17 or newer.

Additionally, Contact Posters integrate with NameDrop, a handy feature that enables users to share contact information by simply placing their devices close to each other.

How to Create Your Own Contact Poster

Follow these steps to design your personalized Contact Poster:

Access Your Contacts: Open the Contacts app and select ‘All Contacts.’
Select Your Card: Tap on your name, displayed at the top with the label My Card.
Choose Photo & Poster Options: Hit Contact Photo & Poster.
Enable Name & Photo Sharing: Turn on the toggle for Name & Photo Sharing. Confirm that it displays Contacts Only under Share Automatically.
Edit Contact Poster: Tap the Edit button located beneath the calling screens.
Create New Poster: Swipe right to locate the Create New button and tap it.
Choose Your Image: Select a photo from your gallery or capture a new picture. Your iPhone will suggest selfies for quick selection.

After adding the image, feel free to crop and adjust it using pinch gestures to fit your style.

Apply Filters and Customize: Swipe right to explore filter effects and modify background colors if desired.
Add Personal Touches: Tap your name to access font variations and color options for a more tailored appearance.
Depth Effect: For certain images, enhance your poster with a Depth Effect by clicking on the three-dot icon in the corner.
Finalize Your Poster: Once satisfied, click Done, then tap Continue on the confirmation screen.
View Your Contact Poster: Your newly designed Contact Poster will now appear at the top of your contact card.

To create another poster, tap the Edit button once again and start the creation process anew, although remember you can only have one active poster at a time.

Creating Contact Posters for Others

Interested in designing a poster for someone else? Simply follow these steps:

Open Contacts: Access the Contacts app and select the desired contact.
Go to Poster Options: Tap Contact Photo & Poster.
Design Their Poster: Choose from the available poster styles, and customize it as highlighted above.

Editing or Deleting a Contact Poster

To modify or remove an existing poster:

Edit Poster: Navigate to the contact and tap Edit.
Customize Poster: Click Edit again below the image section. Find the poster you want to edit, select Customize > Poster.
Save Changes: Remember to save any modifications made.
Delete Poster: If you prefer to remove a poster entirely, swipe up on the poster in question and tap the trash icon.

To deepen your knowledge on managing your contacts, consider exploring additional resources that detail how to share contacts effectively or modify your default contact account settings on your iPhone.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I customize my Contact Poster after it’s created?

Yes, you can edit your Contact Poster at any time by accessing your contact information and selecting the Edit option to make changes.

2. Are Contact Posters visible to users without an iPhone?

No, Contact Posters are designed specifically for iPhone users, so only those who have your number saved and an iPhone will see your Contact Poster during calls or texts.

3. How do I create a Memoji for my Contact Poster?

To create a Memoji, open the Messages app, tap the ‘+’ symbol near the message box, select Memoji, and follow the prompts to create or customize one that fits your style.

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