Changelog

September 2026

  • Added support for uploading HEIC and HEIF images.
  • Added support for uploading WebP images.

August 2026

  • Added an adjustable sharpness control to the image editor for bringing out detail before export.

February 2026

  • Upgraded background removal model from ISNet-DIS to BiRefNet for significantly improved cutout quality, especially around fine details like hair and fur.
  • Added flip option to the image editor — mirror your emote with a single click.
  • Added Kick as a supported platform.

February 2023

  • Added brightness and contrast controls to the image editor for fine-tuning your emotes before export.

December 2022

  • Added the ability to edit the original image alongside the background-removed version.
  • Emote download sizes are now automatically adjusted to match each platform’s target dimensions.

November 2022

  • Initial release of EmoteStudio with AI-powered background removal, crop, rotate, and scale editing tools, and one-click download for Twitch, Discord, and other platforms.