• Earlier, one had to use third-party apps to create stickers from pictures.
  • Now, WhatsApp offers a native feature to create custom stickers on Android and iPhone.
  • You can also use the Samsung Gallery or iPhone Photos app to create stickers for WhatsApp.

Method 1: Using WhatsApp Itself

WhatsApp now offers the feature to create custom stickers within the app itself without using a third-party app. Here’s what to do.

Step 1: Launch WhatsApp and open any chat .

Step 2: Tap on the Emoji icon > Sticker icon on Android, whereas on iPhone , tap on the Sticker icon directly. Then, tap on the Create button .

Step 3: Select the photo from which you want to make a sticker. WhatsApp will automatically create a sticker out of the main subject in the picture. Press the Send button to share the sticker.

Now, the sticker will be saved in the WhatsApp sticker collection , which you can share with others.

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If the above method doesn’t work, you can also use the Samsung phone’s native feature to create custom stickers for WhatsApp.

Step 1: Open the photo in the Samsung Gallery from which you want to make a sticker.

Step 2: Then, long-press on the subject until you see a pop-up menu.

  • Now, tap on Copy . Then, open WhatsApp chat, and you will see the copied sticker in the keyboard toolbar. Tap on it and send it.
  • Or, tap on Save as a sticker . Then, open Samsung Keyboard in WhatsApp and tap on the Emoji , followed by the Gallery icon , to see your Samsung sticker collection. Tap on the sticker to send.
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Note: If long pressing the image doesn’t let you create a sticker, tap on the Pencil (Edit) icon on the image followed by the Sticker icon. Tap on Stickers text and press the Gallery icon > + button. Select the image to create a sticker.

Method 3: Using the Photos App (iPhone)

Step 1: In the Apple Photos app, open the picture you want to convert to a sticker.

Step 2: Long-press on the image subject until you see an animated white light. Then, tap on Copy .

Step 3: Open WhatsApp chat and long-press the typing box . Select Paste to get the sticker. A preview will show up. Tap on Send .

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Note : Instead of Copy in step 2, you can also tap on the Add Sticker button . Then, open the Apple’s emoji keyboard to see your stickers. Tap on the one you want to send.

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