How to Create a Personalized Contact Poster on iPhone

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
iPhone running iOS 17 or later

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open your personal contact card

    Launch the Contacts app from your Home Screen or via the Phone app. Tap the My Card entry located at the very top of the list to access your personal profile information.

  2. 30 sec

    Initiate the Contact Poster editor

    Select Contact Photo & Poster from the top of your card. Tap Edit on your current poster view, then swipe right to the end and tap the blue plus icon to create a new entry.

    Note: You can have multiple posters and swipe to switch between them.
  3. 1 min

    Select your source medium

    Choose between Camera, Photos, Memoji, or Monogram to begin your design. Selecting Photos allows you to browse your existing library, while Memoji provides a customizable 3D avatar.

  4. 1 min

    Adjust your visual elements

    Pinch to zoom and drag your image to frame it correctly. Swipe left or right to cycle through style filters, which automatically adjust color gradients and depth effects based on your photo.

    Note: Depth effect works best with photos that have clear subjects.
  5. 30 sec

    Style your name typography

    Tap your name on the screen to open the font editor. Select from the available typeface styles, adjust the weight using the slider, and pick a color that complements your image.

  6. 30 sec

    Save and share your poster

    Tap Done in the top right corner, then tap Continue on the preview screen. Ensure Name & Photo Sharing is toggled to On to allow your contacts to receive updates to your poster.

    Note: Choose 'Always Ask' if you want to verify your info before sharing it with a contact.