> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-2-image-creation.md).

# Import or create a character from an image or link

Review image-based character drafts, PNG character-card imports and link-based creation without assuming every source is supported.

Read this guide in: [English](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-2-image-creation) · [繁體中文](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_zh/ru-he-zai-rochat-shang-chuang-jian-jue-se/jue-se-chuang-jian-fang-fa-er-ying-xiang-chuang-jian) · [日本語](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_ja/rochatdekyarakutwosuru/kyarakut-2) · [Español](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_es/como-crear-un-personaje-en-rochat/metodo-de-creacion-de-personajes-2-creacion-de-imagenes) · [한국어](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_kor/rochat/2)

An image, character card or source link can be a starting point for a character. Generated or imported fields still need review before you save or publish the result.

## Choose the input your editor supports

* **Ordinary image:** use an image-creation option, when offered, to propose a visual description and character draft. An image alone does not contain a complete backstory.
* **PNG character card:** a compatible card may contain structured character data in addition to the visible picture. Renaming an ordinary image to `.png` does not turn it into a character card.
* **Source link:** use link creation only for sources accepted by the current form. A page that opens in your browser is not necessarily accessible to the import tool.

Use material you own or have permission to adapt. Do not create a prohibited depiction of a real person merely because a source page or image is publicly available.

## Review an imported draft

1. Keep a copy of the original file or permitted source link.
2. Open the supported import or AI-creation option and provide the input it requests.
3. Inspect the name, adult age, character information, greeting, examples and public introduction.
4. Remove unsupported markup, foreign platform instructions and irrelevant links. Replace variables only with the forms supported by the target Rochat field.
5. Correct invented details and contradictions. Make sure the first message gives the user a clear action.
6. Choose the intended visibility, save and test the character before sharing.

## When import fails

Check the accepted type and any size notice. A card can use a format the editor does not support, and a link can be unavailable or require sign-in. Do not keep resubmitting private URLs or remove access protections just to make import work.

If the source cannot be imported, use manual creation and transfer only the content you have permission to reuse. [Create a character](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat) and [Character settings and variables](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-1-custom-creation/character-info) explain the required structure.

## Related guides

[Create a character](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat) · [Character settings and variables](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-1-custom-creation/character-info) · [Publish and manage content visibility](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-1-custom-creation/public-info)

## Continue in Rochat (external)

[Open AI character creation](https://rochat.ai/library/ai_create_character)

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