# How to add a character in the new convai?
**URL:** https://forum.convai.com/t/how-to-add-a-character-in-the-new-convai/3270
**Category:** Unity SDK
**Tags:** question, unity
**Created:** [March 17, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.convai.com/t/how-to-add-a-character-in-the-new-convai/3270 "2025-03-17T13:28:52Z")
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### Author:  [@pedro\_henrique](https://forum.convai.com/u/pedro_henrique)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.convai.com/t/how-to-add-a-character-in-the-new-convai/3270/1 "2025-03-17T13:28:52Z")
Just downloaded the plugin to use convai in a project and is alot different from the youtube tutorial because is not using the ready player anymore, how do i add a character now because the convai option in unity does no have the the add character option, document in the web site and youtuber tutorials need to be updated too.
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### Author:  [@K3](https://forum.convai.com/u/K3)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.convai.com/t/how-to-add-a-character-in-the-new-convai/3270/2 "2025-03-17T14:05:02Z")
Hello @pedro\_henrique,
**Welcome to the Convai Developer Forum!**
With the 3.2.4 update, the Character Importer has been removed. You can find this change documented in the Changelogs.
### Why Was Character Importer Removed?
Previously, Convai used Ready Player Me (RPM) for avatar creation. However, due to reliability issues and external factors beyond our control, we wanted to develop a more customizable and fully controlled solution that offers high-quality characters and environments without third-party limitations. This led to the creation of **Avatar Studio** , which provides:
- **Greater control over character customization**
- **High-quality characters and immersive environments**
- **Easy, experience creation in minutes**
- **Public, Unlisted, or Private experience sharing**
- **Cross-device accessibility (PC, Mobile, Tablet)**
- **Advanced features like Vision for more immersive experiences**
This is the first version of Avatar Studio, and we are actively working on improvements. Currently, Avatar Studio characters cannot be imported into game engines like Unity or Unreal.
### What Changed with Ready Player Me?
Previously, you could import RPM avatars using the Character Importer. However, as per **Ready Player Me’s official announcement** ([see here](https://forum.readyplayer.me/t/ready-player-me-x-player-zero/1265)), **RPM is developing a new SDK and has closed new signups**.
To prevent disruptions to Convai’s functionality, and for the reasons mentioned above, we removed the Character Importer.
### What Are Your Options Now?
**Convai is visually independent** , meaning you can use **any type of avatar** , whether it’s a simple cube, an empty object, a low-poly character, a highly detailed model, or your own custom creation, Convai fully supports them.
If you need LipSync functionality, make sure your avatar includes OVR, ARKit, or Reallusion Blendshapes.
[Importing Ready Player Me Characters Documentation](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/unity-plugin/importing-a-character-from-convai-playground)
[Importing Custom Characters Documentation](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/unity-plugin/importing-custom-characters)
We understand that such changes can take some adjustment. If anything is unclear, please feel free to ask. We’re here to help! 😊
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### Author:  [@system](https://forum.convai.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 16, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.convai.com/t/how-to-add-a-character-in-the-new-convai/3270/3 "2025-04-16T14:05:19Z")
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