WhatsApp introduces in-app custom sticker maker

Time to get creative.
 By 
Meera Navlakha
 on 
A graphic of WhatsApp's Sticker Maker feature, with a picture of a dog and a speech bubble with a tennis ball.
Credit: WhatsApp.

WhatsApp stickers are about to get more fun – and personal. The Meta-owned messaging app is rolling out a new feature on iOS that will let users create, edit and share their own stickers.

Previously, stickers were discovered and shared via third-party providers or a person's phone gallery. Now, users can create stickers within the app or edit existing stickers, with the help of a suite of editing tools. The tools include text, drawing, and the ability to overlay other stickers. Custom-made stickers are automatically saved in a user's sticker tray once sent.

The feature is already available on WhatsApp Web and will be rolling out on iOS 17+ in the coming days. On older versions of iOS, WhatsApp users can edit existing stickers but won't be able to make new ones.


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Here's how to do it.

Total Time
  • 3-5 minutes.
What You Need
  • iPhone
  • WhatsApp app.

Step 1: Open your sticker tray on WhatsApp, by clicking on the sticker icon on the right of the text box.

Step 2: Select "Create Sticker" and choose an image from your gallery.

Step 3: Customize your sticker.

You can choose a cutout, add text, draw, or overlay other stickers to create your custom design.

Topics WhatsApp

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Meera Navlakha

Meera is a journalist based between London and New York. Her work has been published in The New York Times, Vice, The Independent, Vogue India, W Magazine, and others. She was previously a Culture Reporter at Mashable. 

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