WhatsApp has been quite consistent with bringing new features and services for the masses. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform has been proactive with updating both its Android and iOS mobile apps. Over the last few years, the brand improved its messaging experience by adding options to send stickers, GIFs, and also audio/video files.
The desktop version also known as WhatsApp web isn’t left behind either. Most of the features which you find on the mobile version of the apps have been added to the WhatsApp web as well. Sending stickers as a message is one of such features which you will get on both the mobile app as well as the desktop version.
Most of the time you would have selected a sticker from the available packs or might have downloaded additional from the Play Store. But, are you aware that WhatsApp also allows users to create their own stickers and use them during conversations with any contact? If not, then you are at the right place. This article will guide you with the methods with which you can create or customize your own WhatsApp stickers. Here’s how to do it:
How Can You Create Or Customize WhatsApp Stickers?
To use the WhatsApp sticker feature, you are currently required to download sticker packs from the app itself. There are a bunch of options available by default. But once you scroll down you will get the options to download more from the App Store or Play Store on your devices. There is no direct way of creating your personalized stickers from the app itself. You will need a third-party app for the same.
On the contrary, the company had started rolling out the ‘Sticker Maker’ app for WhatsApp web with which you can directly create and add your sticker packs. This feature was released last month (November 2021) and is expected to be available for the mobile app going forward. The steps listed below will help you create your own stickers using the desktop version.
How To Send Personalized Stickers Using WhatsApp Web?
Step 1: Before you start with the steps, make sure you are using the latest version of WhatsApp web. Once the app is open, go to any chat window and click on the paperclip (attachment) icon.
Step 2: Tap on the stickers tab.
Step 3: Upload an image or select a file from the gallery that you would want to send as a sticker.
Step 4: You can customize the image using a set of tools that will let you crop the image, add text, or even emojis.
Step 5: Once the sticker is created and added to a chat, hit the send button.
How To Create And Send WhatsApp Stickers Using Mobile App?
As mentioned above, the feature to create a personalized sticker using the Sticker Maker app is currently available for WhatsApp web. But, you can download a third-party sticker maker from Google Play Store and get this done.
Step 1: Open Google Play Store and download the ‘Sticker Maker- Make Stickers for WhatsApp stickers’ app. You can also download other similar apps
Step 2: Launch the app after the installation is complete and click on the “+” symbol.
Step 3: You will get the option to add an existing image from the gallery and click a new image/video. There is also an option for text stickers from where you can select from the existing layouts.
Step 4: Once you have selected an image customize it as per your choice and click on “Next” from the top left corner.
Step 6: You can further add customizations from the next page or click on “Create”.
Step 7: Now, you will need to click on “Export” to add the newly created sticker to WhatsApp.
