WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion users worldwide. One of the fun features of WhatsApp is the ability to send stickers – large emoji icons that can be sent in chat messages.
While WhatsApp provides a default set of stickers, you can also create and send your own custom stickers using photos from your camera roll. Sending pictures as stickers is easy to do on both iPhone and Android devices.
In this guide, we will focus specifically on how to send pictures as stickers on WhatsApp for iPhone.
Step 1: Get a Photo Ready
The first step is to make sure you have a photo ready that you want to send as a sticker. This can be any photo on your iPhone camera roll.
Some tips for good sticker photos:
– Use a high-quality, high-resolution photo. Stickers look best when the image is crisp and clear.
– Make sure the subject of the photo stands out clearly from the background. You want it to be obvious what the sticker image is.
– Add some fun effects or filters if desired. WhatsApp will preserve any text, emoji, or drawings added to a photo.
– Square images work best. While not required, square photos will fill the entire sticker space.
– Keep it appropriate! Don’t use photos that are offensive, illegal, or infringe on copyright. WhatsApp does monitor user-created sticker content.
Once you’ve picked out a good photo, you’re ready to turn it into a sticker.
Step 2: Open WhatsApp and Select the Photo
Now it’s time to actually create the sticker and send it. Here’s how:
1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
2. Open the chat where you want to send the sticker. This can be an individual or group chat.
3. Tap on the plus (+) icon next to the text box.
4. Tap on the square Sticker icon from the menu.
5. Tap on the “+” icon at the top right corner of the sticker panel.
6. Select “My Photo” from the menu.
7. Choose a photo from your camera roll to use as a sticker. Tap on it to select it.
8. The photo will now appear framed in a sticker bubble. Tap on the “Add” button at the bottom to add it to your stickers.
9. You will now see the photo sticker in your recently added stickers. Drag it into the chat box to send.
And that’s it! The photo you selected will be converted into a sticker and sent in the chat. The recipient will see it as a large sticker image.
Step 3: Save Stickers for Future Use
Once you’ve sent a photo sticker, WhatsApp automatically saves it to your stickers panel so you can easily reuse it again. Here’s how to find saved stickers:
1. In any chat, tap on the emoji/sticker icon next to the text box.
2. Tap on the Sticker tab at the bottom.
3. Your recently sent photo stickers will appear at the top under the “Recently Used” heading.
4. Scroll down to see categories of different sticker packs, including “My Stickers” which contains all stickers you’ve created from your own photos.
5. Tap on a sticker to select and send it in any chat.
So anytime you’ve converted a photo to a sticker, you can find it again quickly to reuse. WhatsApp will save all your custom stickers unless you delete them.
Tips for Using Photo Stickers
Now that you know how to make and send photo stickers, here are some tips to use them effectively:
– Get creative! Turn any fun photos from your camera roll into one-of-a-kind stickers.
– React to messages and express emotions with custom stickers of your own facial expressions.
– Use stickers instead of large emoji to add your own personal flair to chats.
– Rotate or flip stickers before sending by tapping and holding the sticker to access options.
– Layer multiple stickers on top of each other in a single message.
– Resize stickers by pinching with two fingers.
– Start conversations and bond with friends by exchanging silly or amusing photo stickers.
– Add drawings, text, or emoji to photos to make customized creations before converting to stickers.
– If you have WhatsApp on multiple devices, your saved stickers will sync across all devices.
– Make sticker packs to organize similar themed stickers. In your My Stickers section, tap the plus icon to make a new sticker pack.
– To delete a single sticker, swipe left on it in your My Stickers section and tap the trash icon.
Troubleshooting Tips
While sending photo stickers is usually very straightforward, here are some troubleshooting tips if you have any issues:
– Make sure WhatsApp is updated to the latest version from the App Store. Newer versions may have better sticker support.
– If your photo doesn’t appear when choosing a sticker, check that WhatsApp has permission to access your Photos. Enable access in your iPhone Settings > Privacy.
– Try compressing or resizing large image files if WhatsApp won’t allow you to use the photo as a sticker.
– Reboot your iPhone if stickers ever seem to get stuck or frozen during sending.
– If a custom sticker disappears or won’t send, try re-creating it from the photo and adding it as a new sticker again.
– Make sure you have a strong internet connection when sending or receiving stickers.
– If all else fails, try uninstalling and reinstalling WhatsApp to resolve any sticker bugs.
Conclusion
Sending photos as stickers on WhatsApp for iPhone is an easy way to add your own personal flair and fun to conversations. With just a few taps, you can transform any photo in your camera roll into a customizable sticker to share with friends and family.
Get creative with your own photos or add drawings, text, and emoji to make unique stickers that express your personality. Photo stickers also provide a great way to create your own meme stickers for different reactions and emotions.
Once created, your custom photo stickers will save right to WhatsApp so you can quickly access them anytime you want to reuse them or send them again in a chat. Sending your own stickers is a great way to bring your conversations to life.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get a photo ready from your camera roll to use |
| 2 | Open WhatsApp, select the photo, add it as a sticker |
| 3 | Find saved stickers in your My Stickers section to reuse |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create stickers using photos from my computer?
No, you can only create stickers from photos already existing in your iPhone’s camera roll. You would need to first transfer the photo from your computer onto your iPhone before creating a WhatsApp sticker with it.
Do my custom photo stickers sync to WhatsApp on my other devices?
Yes! Once you save a photo sticker on one device, it will automatically sync across any linked devices using the same WhatsApp account, such as WhatsApp Web or your tablet.
Can I mass produce stickers from my photos to share or sell?
No, custom WhatsApp stickers are meant for personal use to share with your own friends and family. Mass production or sale of stickers using WhatsApp is prohibited.
Is there a size limit for photos to use as WhatsApp stickers?
WhatsApp recommends using photos with dimensions of 512×512 pixels for stickers. However, you can use photos of any size and WhatsApp will automatically crop and optimize the image when converting to a sticker.
How do I delete a photo sticker I don’t want anymore?
Open WhatsApp, tap on the My Stickers section, then swipe left on the sticker you want to delete and tap the trash can icon to delete it.
Other WhatsApp Tips
Beyond stickers, there are lots of fun things you can do with WhatsApp on iPhone:
– Make free phone calls with any other WhatsApp user.
– Set up encrypted end-to-end chats for extra security.
– Bold, italicize, or strikethrough your text by adding symbols around your words.
– Share your live location with trusted contacts.
– Mute annoying groups instead of leaving them.
– Mass message contacts by creating a broadcast list.
– Dictate and send hands-free voice messages.
– Add contacts by scanning their QR code.
– Backup your chats to Google Drive or iCloud.
– Use WhatsApp on your computer by linking your phone with WhatsApp Web.
– Make video calls with the touch of a button during any chat.
– Change your privacy settings to control your last seen, profile photo, and status visibility.
– Share useful information quickly through WhatsApp’s forwarded messages.