How do I make a WhatsApp sticker?
WhatsApp stickers are 512×512 pixel images — WebP for static, animated WebP for moving ones. Prepare the visual first: remove the background so it looks like a sticker, resize to exactly 512×512, then add it through any sticker-maker flow in WhatsApp. The preparation steps all run free in your browser below.
- Cut the subject out. A sticker reads as a sticker because the background is gone. Run the photo through the AI background remover — it happens on your device, so faces and personal photos stay private.
- Resize to 512×512. WhatsApp expects exactly 512×512. For photos use the image resizer; for animated stickers, the Resize GIF to 512×512 page center-crops without stretching.
- Add it in WhatsApp. WhatsApp itself imports stickers via its sticker tray ("Create sticker" on newer versions) or any third-party sticker-maker app. Point it at your prepared 512×512 file and send.
A couple of minutes per sticker. The background removal is the step that makes it look professional — hard edges around a rectangle read as a photo, not a sticker.
What are the exact WhatsApp sticker specs?
Static stickers: 512×512 pixels, WebP format, under 100 KB. Animated stickers: 512×512 animated WebP, under 500 KB, first frame shown when the animation stops. WhatsApp adds its own margin, so keep important detail away from the very edges.
Photo stickers vs animated stickers
Photo stickers are the easy path: background gone, square, done. Animated ones start from a GIF or short clip — convert video to GIF first, keep the loop under a couple of seconds, resize to 512×512, and compress if the file lands over the cap. Short and bold beats long and detailed at sticker size.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a sticker-maker app?
On most phones WhatsApp now creates stickers natively from an image. Third-party sticker apps still help for organizing packs — either way, they all want a clean 512×512 input, which is what these steps produce.
Why remove the background first?
Because WhatsApp does not do it for you. A subject floating free with transparency is what separates a sticker from a pasted photo, and the on-device AI remover keeps the photo private while doing it.
Are my photos uploaded during any of this?
No. Background removal, resizing and compression all run in your browser via WebAssembly and on-device AI. Nothing touches a server.