Charlie and Lola Trend: How to Do the Charlie and Lola Trend on TikTok [Prompt Included]

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What Is the Charlie and Lola Trend?

Every AI art trend seems to pay homage to things we remember with fondness—a time when things felt a little simpler. The Charlie and Lola trend is no different. The trend is straightforward: people upload their photos and use a special text prompt to create an image of themselves in the cartoon’s classic animation style. Think thin, sketchy lines, flat colors, and that playful, hand-drawn charm that made the show so memorable.

The result is a delightful, childlike portrait that's both a nod to a beloved cartoon and a unique piece of personalized art.

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How to Make the Charlie and Lola Character on TikTok with ChatGPT

The easiest way to get in on the action is by using a popular AI tool like ChatGPT. With the right ChatGPT prompts, you can get a surprisingly accurate result.

Step 1: Upload Your Photo to ChatGPT

Start by opening a new chat and uploading the photo you want to transform. Choose a clear, well-lit image of yourself or the subject you want to turn into a cartoon.

Step 2: Enter a Text Prompt

Now, you'll need to give ChatGPT a specific prompt. The more detail you provide, the better the result will be. Use a prompt like this:

"Transform the subject from the uploaded image into a character in the style of Charlie and Lola (children’s cartoon). Match the official cartoon look—thin sketchy outlines, flat colors, childlike proportions, playful hand-drawn charm, and simple textures. Retain the subject’s original clothing, hairstyle, facial features, accessories, skin tone, pose, and expression—but reinterpret them as if they belong in the Charlie and Lola world. Clothing should be simplified into flat shapes and bright colors, while keeping the overall outfit recognizable."

Step 3: Generate & Download Your Charlie and Lola Character

Once you hit enter, ChatGPT will get to work. After a few seconds, you'll see your image transformed. If you like the result, simply download it to your phone or computer.

Step 4: Prepare the Generated Character Image

For a seamless TikTok post, you'll want to add your new cartoon character to your original photo. On an iPhone, open the downloaded image, long-press the subject, and choose “Add to Photos” or “Create Sticker.” This will isolate your cartoon character.

Step 5: Insert the Sticker into Your Original Photo

Now, open the original photo you want to edit. Go into edit mode and select the “Sticker” or “Insert Image” option. Place your cartoon character on top of your original self. Adjust the size and placement until it looks just right. Save your masterpiece, and you’re ready to share it on TikTok!

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How to Create Your Own Charlie and Lola Character with YouCam AI Pro

If you want more creative control or an app-based solution, YouCam AI Pro is a fantastic option. It's designed specifically for these types of transformations and often gives you cleaner, more consistent results.

Step 1: Download YouCam AI Pro

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Start by downloading the YouCam AI Pro app from your app store.

Step 2: Upload Photo

Open the app and upload the photo you want to transform.

Step 3: Write a Prompt for Your Charlie and Lola Character

Just like with ChatGPT, you'll need a prompt to guide the AI. You can use a variation of the same prompt we used earlier, or experiment with your own creative wording.

Prompt: 

Transform the subject from the uploaded image into a character in the style of Charlie and Lola (children’s cartoon). Match the official cartoon look – thin sketchy outlines, flat colors, childlike proportions, playful hand-drawn charm, and simple textures. Retain the subject’s original clothing, hairstyle, facial features, accessories, skin tone, pose, and expression – but reinterpret them as if they belong in the Charlie and Lola world. Clothing should be simplified into flat shapes and bright colors, while keeping the overall outfit recognizable.  Background: plain white or transparent to keep the focus on the character.” Negative Prompt: “No realistic shading, no detailed rendering, no anime or manga style, no 3D modeling, no photographic textures.

Step 4: Tap "Generate" to Get Your Charlie and Lola Character

Hit the generate button and watch the magic happen! You'll have your Charlie and Lola character in moments.

Step 5: Use the Remove BG Feature in YouCam Perfect

The YouCam family of apps works together seamlessly. Open YouCam Perfect, their photo editor, and go to Photo Edit.

Use the "Bemove BG" feature to easily turn your character into a sticker. Then, upload your original photo and isolate your new cartoon character.

Step 6: Edit & Save

Now, you can overlay the cutout character onto your original photo. You can fine-tune the placement, add effects, and make any other edits you want before saving and sharing your final image.