ChatGPT Caricature Craze: Create Your Own AI Cartoon in Seconds

Social media is buzzing with exaggerated, funny portraits — the first viral AI trend of 2026 is here, and it’s all about ChatGPT turning photos into caricatures. These AI-generated images feature oversized smiles, big eyes, long noses, and quirky details, making them both hilarious and share-worthy.

Caricatures, traditionally hand-drawn to highlight or exaggerate features, are now accessible to everyone through AI. With just a simple prompt, users can instantly create cartoon-like versions of themselves.

How ChatGPT Generates Caricatures

To join the trend, users upload a close-up photo into ChatGPT and type the viral prompt: “Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me.”

• Frequent users who’ve shared hobbies, professions, or personality traits get more personalized caricatures.

• New users can still participate by giving basic details like their job, clothing style, or personality.

• Clearer instructions improve the results if the first attempt isn’t perfect.

Free users can generate up to five images daily, while paid subscribers enjoy unlimited creations.

What If ChatGPT Doesn’t Know You Well?

Even without prior interactions, users can guide ChatGPT with simple prompts such as:

• “Make a caricature of me as a nurse working with children.”

• “Create a caricature of me in a red air-hostess uniform on a long flight.”

These details help the AI produce fun, job-related or personality-based caricatures.

Beyond ChatGPT

While ChatGPT is leading the caricature trend, other AI image apps also offer similar features. Those looking for variety can experiment with alternative platforms.