Creating your own stickers Telegram from personal photos is not only a way to express individuality, but also a great tool for communicating with friends or promoting a brand. Unlike standard sets, custom stickers allow you to use any images: from memes to family photos, adapted to the messenger format. Many users mistakenly believe that this requires a computer or special design skills. In fact, the whole process takes no more than 10 minutes and is performed directly on a smartphone under the control of Android.

In this article we will look at three official ways creating stickers: through a bot @Stickers, application Sticker Maker and built-in tools Telegram. We will pay special attention to the nuances of working with photographs - how to properly crop the background, adjust the dimensions and avoid common mistakes that cause stickers to turn out blurry or with artifacts. You will also learn how to optimize a pack of stickers to save space on your device and why some sets are not displayed in the search.

If you've never created stickers before, don't worry: the instructions are adapted for beginners. All steps are illustrated with screenshots from Android 14 (but are also suitable for older versions, starting from Android 8.0). And for those who want to delve deeper into the topic, we have prepared comparative table of tools and answers to frequently asked questions - for example, is it possible to sell your stickers or how to transfer them to another account.

📊 Have you already tried creating stickers in Telegram?
Yes, through a bot
Yes, through third-party applications
No, but I want to learn
No, the standard ones are enough for me

1. Preparing photos: Telegram requirements for stickers

Before you start creating stickers, you need to prepare the source images. Telegram sets strict requirements for the format and quality of files, otherwise the stickers may not load or will look incorrect. Here are the key parameters that must be observed:

✅ Resolution: optimal size - 512×512 pixels. The minimum acceptable resolution is 128×128, but such stickers will be highly compressed and will lose quality. Maximum - 1024×1024, but files larger 512×512 Telegram automatically reduces, which can lead to loss of detail.

✅ Format: only .PNG with a transparent background (for stickers without a frame) or .WEBp (for animated ones). .JPEG is not supported due to the lack of an alpha channel (transparency). If your photo is .JPG, it will have to be converted.

✅ File weight: no more 512 KB for static stickers and 1 MB for animated ones. If the limit is exceeded Telegram it will compress the image, which will degrade the quality.

✅ Transparency: background must be removed (alpha channel). Otherwise, the sticker will be displayed in a white or gray rectangle, which looks unsightly. To remove the background, you can use applications like Background Eraser or Remove.bg.

🔹 Important! If you plan to create animated sticker, then each image in the sequence must meet the same requirements, and the length of the animation should not exceed 3 seconds frequency 30 frames/sec.

⚠️ Attention: Telegram can block the loading of stickers if they depict copyrighted characters (for example, heroes Disney or Marvel). Even if the pack is downloaded, it can be deleted due to a complaint from the copyright holder.

For convenience, we have collected the requirements in a table:

Parameter Static stickers Animated stickers
Format .PNG (transparency) .WEBp or .TGS
Resolution 512×512 (optimal) 512×512 (max. 1024×1024)
File weight up to 512 KB up to 1 MB
Animation length — up to 3 seconds
Color profile sRGB sRGB

If your photos do not meet the requirements, they can be quickly optimized using applications:

  • 📱 Remove.bg — automatic background removal in 5 seconds (there is a free version).
  • 🎨 PicsArt or Photoshop Express — manual cropping and color correction.
  • 🔄 Image Size — changing resolution without loss quality.
  • 📁 PNG to WEBP Converter — format conversion for animated stickers.
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If you don’t have time to remove the background manually, use a neural network Remove.bg. It automatically cuts out objects even in complex photos (for example, with hair or animal fur).

2. Method 1: creating stickers through the @Stickers bot

The simplest and most official method is to use the built-in bot @Stickers. It allows you to create a pack of stickers directly in the chat without installing additional applications. This method is suitable for static stickers from photographs or drawings.

📌 Step-by-step guide:

  1. Open Telegram and enter @Stickersin the search bar. Select the official bot (it has a blue checkmark next to its name).

  2. Press the button "Create a new sticker pack"** (or send the command /newpack).

  3. Create one name for the pack (in Latin, without spaces). It will be displayed in a link like t.me/addstickers/YourName. For example: MyCatStickers_2026.

  4. Send to the bot first sticker (photo in format .PNG with a transparent background). If the background is not removed, the bot will offer to crop it automatically (but the quality will be worse than with manual processing).

  5. Add emoji, which will be attached to the sticker (for example, 😺 for cats or 🎉 for holiday stickers). This will help you find them faster in the keyboard.

  6. Repeat step 4 for the remaining stickers (minimum 3 pieces, maximum 120 in one pack).

  7. Click "Done", then “Publish”. Your pack will become available via the link and in the search Telegram (if you have not marked it as private).

⚡ Advantages of the method:

  • ✅ No need to install third-party applications.
  • ✅ Stickers are saved in the cloud Telegram and synchronized on all devices.
  • ✅ Can be edited pack later (add/remove stickers).

⚠️ Disadvantages:

  • ❌ There are no tools for cropping the background or correcting the image.
  • ❌ Animated stickers cannot be created.
  • ❌ If the pack is not private, it will be visible to all users Telegram.

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If the bot gives an error "Invalid sticker format", check:

  • 🔹 File resolution (must be 512×512).
  • 🔹 Format (only .PNG).
  • 🔹 File weight (no more than 512 KB).
  • 🔹 Availability of a transparent background.
⚠️ Attention: If you If you create stickers with images of real people (for example, your friends), make sure that you have their consent to publish. In some countries, using other people's photos without permission may violate personal data protection laws.

3. Method 2: Sticker Maker application for Android

If you need more options. editing (for example, adding a stroke, changing the size or creating animation), use a third-party application Sticker Maker for Telegram. It is free, but contains advertising (it can be disabled through purchase. Premium).

📌 How to create stickers through Sticker Maker:

  1. Install the application from Google Play (name: Sticker Maker for Telegram from the developer Tingling Apps).

  2. Open the application and click "Create a new pack"**.

  3. Upload photos from the gallery. The application will automatically crop the background (you can modify it manually using tool Eraser**).

  4. Configure parameters:

    • 🔹 Size: select 512×512.
    • 🔹 Format: PNG (for static) or WEBp (for animation).
    • 🔹 Stroke: Add an outline if the sticker blends into the chat background.

  • Click "Add to Telegram"**. The application will automatically open the bot @Stickers with the finished package.

  • Complete the publication as in Method 1 (steps 3-7).

    • 🎯 Advantages of Sticker Maker:

    • 🖌️ Built-in editor for removing the background and adding a stroke.
    • 🎞️ Support for animated stickers (format .TGS).
    • 📁 Ability to create a pack from 1–120 stickers at a time.

    ⚠️ Disadvantages:

    • ❌ Advertising in the free version.
    • ❌ Some functions (for example, animation) require Premium.
    • ❌ The application may be slow on weak smartphones (for example, with 2 GB of RAM).

    🔹 Advice: If you create animated stickers, use the format .TGS (it is lighter .WEBp and better optimized for Telegraman application is suitable for conversion). data-i="200">Tip: TGS Converter.

    How to make an animated sticker from a video?

    1. Cut out the desired fragment of the video (no more than 3 seconds) in any editor (for example, CapCut).

    2. Break the video into frames (you can use Ezgif.com).

    3. Upload the frames to Sticker Maker and save as .TGS.

    4. Publish through the bot @Stickers (select the “Animated sticker” option).

    4. Method 3: built-in Telegram editor (for experienced ones). users)

    Recently Telegram added the ability to create stickers directly in the chat, without bots. This method is suitable for quickly creating 1-2 stickers from photos, but has limitations: you cannot create a full pack or edit the background.

    📌 Instructions:

    1. Open any chat in Telegram and send the photo from which you want to make a sticker.

    2. Click on the sent photo and select "Create sticker"** in the menu.

    3. Crop the image along the contour of the object (the tool works as in Instagram Stories).

    4. Add an emoji (optional) and click "Done"**.

    5. The sticker will be saved in the section "Favorites"** and will be available for sending in any chat.

    ⚠️ Method limitations:

    • 🚫 You can create only single stickers, and not a whole pack.
    • 🚫 There is no way to remove the background (the sticker will have a white backing).
    • 🚫 Stickers are not synchronized with the cloud - they are stored only on your device.

    🔹 When to use this method?

    • ✅ You need to quickly send a sticker to friends without creating a pack.
    • ✅ The original photo already has a transparent background (for example, a logo or drawing).
    • ✅ You test the design before publishing a full-fledged pack.
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    The built-in editor Telegram is the fastest method, but is only suitable for one-time stickers. For full-fledged packs, use the bot @Stickers or Sticker Maker.

    5. How to optimize stickers to save space

    Stickers are stored in the cloud, but their cache takes up space on the device. If you create a lot of packs, over time this can slow down the messenger. Here's how to reduce the weight of stickers without losing quality: Telegram stored in the cloud, but their cache takes up space on the device. If you create a lot of packs, over time this can slow down the messenger. Here's how to reduce the weight of stickers without losing quality:

    📉 Optimization methods:

    • 🔹 Reduce resolution to 512×512 (this is the optimal balance between quality and weight).
    • 🔹 Use compression via TinyPNG or ImageOptim (they reduce weight .PNG by 30–50% without visible artifacts).
    • 🔹 Remove metadata (EXIF) from images - they take up extra kilobytes. The application EXIF Eraser.
    • 🔹 Limit the number of colors in the palette is suitable for this (for example, up to 256 instead of millions). This is relevant for hand-drawn stickers.

    📊 Comparison of the weight of stickers at different settings:

    Parameter Original PNG (1024×1024) Optimized PNG (512×512) PNG after TinyPNG
    File weight 1.2 MB 300 KB 150 KB
    Quality Excellent Good Good (minor artifacts)
    Suitable for Telegram? ❌ No (too big) ✅ Yes ✅ Yes

    🔹 How to clear the sticker cache in Telegram?

    1. Go to Settings → Data and memory.
    2. Select "Clear Telegram cache"**.
    3. Tick the "Stickers" and click "Clear".
    ⚠️ Attention: If you delete a pack of stickers from Telegram, it will be impossible to restore it (even if you still have the link t.me/addstickers/...). Always keep backup copies of your original files!

    6. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

    Even experienced users face problems when creating stickers. Here are the most common mistakes and their solutions:

    🚨 Problem 1: stickers are blurry.

    • 🔹 Reason: the original photo is low resolution or too highly compressed.
    • 🔹 Solution: use images with at least a resolution 1024×1024 and reduce them to 512×512 without loss of quality (for example, through Photoshop Express).

    🚨 Problem 2: the background is not removed automatically.

    • 🔹 Reason: bot @Stickers does not cope well with complex backgrounds (for example, with hair or small details).
    • 🔹 Solution: remove the background manually in Remove.bg or Photoshop before loading.

    🚨 Problem 3: the sticker pack is not displayed in the search.

    • 🔹 Cause 1: the name of the pack is taken by another user. Try adding numbers or an underscore (for example, MyStickers_2).
    • 🔹 Reason 2: the pack is marked as private. To make it public, go to link t.me/addstickers/YourName and click “Make public”**.
    • 🔹 Reason 3: Telegram has not indexed the pack yet. Wait 24 hours.

    🚨 Problem 4: animated stickers do not move.

    • 🔹 Reason: the file is saved in the wrong format (for example, .GIF instead of .TGS).
    • 🔹 Solution: convert the animation via Ezgif.com or TGS Converter.

    🚨 Problem 5: stickers look pixelated.

    • 🔹 Reason: the original image was enlarged from low resolution.
    • 🔹 Solution: always start with a high-quality original and reduce it, not vice versa.
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    If the sticker is too dark, increase the brightness in any graphic editor (for example, Snapseed). Telegram automatically corrects colors, but sometimes it works incorrect.

    7. How to share stickers and manage packs

    Created stickers can be sent to friends, added to groups, or even monetized (if they are unique and in demand):

    📤 How to share stickers:

    • 🔹 Open the pack in Telegram (find it through search or link t.me/addstickers/...).
    • 🔹 Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Share"**.
    • 🔹 Select chat or copy link to send.

    🔧 How to edit or delete a pack:

    • 🔹 Open the bot @Stickers and send a command /mypacks.
    • 🔹 Select the desired pack and click "Edit" (to add/remove stickers) or "Delete" (to delete the pack in full). indirect ways to earn money:

    💰 Monetization of stickers:

    Telegram does not pay for stickers directly, but there are indirect ways to earn money:

    • 🔹 Paid orders: create stickers to order (for example, for business or streamers).
    • 🔹 Donate: add a link to the pack description to Qiwi or Boosty for voluntary donations.
    • 🔹 Affiliate apps: Some services (for example, StickerMule) pay for unique designs.

    ⚠️ Legal nuances:

    • 🔹 Do not use stickers protected by copyright images (brand logos, movie characters, etc.).
    • 🔹 If you sell stickers, specify in the contract what the buyer receives non-exclusive rights (that is, you can sell the same design to other people).
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    To ensure that your stickers are found by more users, add keywords to the name of the pack (for example, FunnyCatStickers_2026 instead of MyStickers1).

    FAQ: answers to frequently asked questions

    🔍 Is it possible to create stickers from videos?

    Yes, but for this is necessary:

    1. Cut a video fragment (no more than 3 seconds) in the editor (for example, CapCut).
    2. Convert it to format .TGS via Ezgif.com or TGS Converter.
    3. Upload via bot @Stickersby selecting the "Animated sticker" option.

    Ready animated stickers will weigh up to 1 MB.

    🔍 Why are my stickers not displayed in the Telegram search?

    Possible reasons:

    • 🔹 The pack is marked as private (uncheck the box in the bot settings @Stickers).
    • 🔹 The name of the pack matches an existing one (come up with a unique name).
    • 🔹 Telegram has not indexed the pack yet (wait 1–2 days).
    • 🔹 Stickers violate community rules (for example, contain violence or pornography).
    🔍 How to transfer stickers to another Telegram account?

    There is no official transfer method, but you can:

    1. Download the source files of stickers to your computer (via @Stickers bot → /mypacks → "Download").
    2. Log in Telegram under another account.
    3. Upload stickers again via the bot @Stickers.

    ⚠️ Important: The name of the pack must be unique, otherwise a conflict will arise.

    🔍 Is it possible to restore a deleted sticker pack?

    No, Telegram does not provide such an opportunity. The only way is to save backup copies of the original files (.PNG or .TGS) on your device or in the cloud (for example, Google Drive).

    If the pack was public, try finding it by searching by name (t.me/addstickers/YourName), but the chances are low.

    🔍 How many stickers can be added to one pack?

    Maximum - 120 stickers in one pack If you need more, create additional packs (for example MyStickers_Part1 And MyStickers_Part2).

    Minimum - 1 sticker (but rarely anyone uses such packs).