I Love You Hand Sign (ASL)

The I love you sign extends the thumb, index finger and pinky while the middle and ring fingers fold down.

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How to make the I Love You Sign

  1. Curl your middle and ring fingers
  2. Raise index and pinky
  3. Stretch your thumb out to the side

What it means

It comes from American Sign Language and combines the letters I, L and Y into one sign for "I love you".

How the camera recognizes it

The index and pinky are extended with the thumb out to the side. Tucking the thumb in turns it into Rock On.

Effect: Floating Hearts

Floating Hearts sends pink hearts up from your hand that sway and grow as they fade.

Tips for reliable detection

  • Stretch the thumb clearly away from the hand.
  • Keep the middle and ring fingers fully curled.
  • Show it with both hands for a stream of hearts.

Animated variations

The in-app guide demonstrates the I Love You Sign in 4 animations, including versions with both hands:

  • From fist
  • Form
  • Sway
  • Both hands

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