Turning a photo into a sticker on iPhone is easy and fun. Stickers allow you to customize your messages in iMessage with pictures of yourself, your pets, your favorite celebrities, or whatever you want. Here are the steps to turn any photo in your Camera Roll into a sticker on iPhone.
Requirements
To turn a photo into a sticker, you need:
- An iPhone running iOS 10 or later
- The photo you want to use in your Photos app
Step 1: Open the Photo You Want to Use
First, open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the specific photo you want to turn into a sticker. This can be a selfie, a picture of your dog, a screenshot, or any image from your Camera Roll.
Tap on the photo to open it in full screen view. Make sure you select a high quality image, as stickers look best when the photo resolution is high.
Step 2: Tap the Share Icon
With the photo open, tap on the Share icon in the bottom left corner. This is the little box with an arrow pointing up.
This will open the Share menu with different options for sharing the photo.
Step 3: Scroll and Tap ‘Add to iMessage’
In the Share menu, scroll down and tap the option that says ‘Add to iMessage.’ This allows you to add the photo directly into your iMessage app.
Tapping this will open your list of iMessage Sticker options.
Step 4: Tap ‘Create Sticker’
At the top of the iMessage Sticker options, tap where it says ‘Create Sticker.’
This will shrink your selected photo down into the size of a sticker.
Step 5: Position and Size the Sticker
You can now move the sticker around, resize it with your fingers, and rotate it to get it positioned exactly how you want.
Move and scale the image so the main part you want to use as a sticker is centered and sized appropriately.
You can pinch out with two fingers to enlarge the sticker, and pinch in to shrink it down more.
Step 6: Tap ‘Done’
Once you have your photo scaled and positioned correctly as a sticker, tap ‘Done’ in the upper right corner.
This will save your photo as a new sticker and bring you back to the list of your iMessage Sticker options.
Step 7: Open an iMessage Chat
To use your new photo sticker, open an iMessage chat. You can open a new message thread or select an existing conversation.
Step 8: Tap the App Icon
In your iMessage chat, tap on the App icon that looks like a grey App Store icon. It’s at the bottom left of the screen above the keyboard.
This will open your menu of iMessage apps.
Step 9: Tap the Sticker Icon
Scroll through your iMessage apps until you see the icon labeled ‘Stickers’ that looks like a sticky note. Tap on it.
This will open all your available iMessage stickers.
Step 10: Tap Your New Sticker
Scroll through the stickers until you see the one you just created. Tap on the new sticker to add it to your message.
The sticker will appear larger than normal at first. You can drag it around and place it anywhere in the message bubble.
Step 11: Send Your Sticker Message
Once the photo sticker is placed, tap Send to send your fun customized message sticker to your friend or family member.
They will see yoursticker animation when they open the iMessage chat.
Other Options for Customizing Your Sticker
There are a few other options for customizing your photo sticker before sending:
- Add text: Tap the ‘Aa’ icon to add text above, below, or on top of your sticker.
- Change opacity: Tap the sticker and adjust the opacity slider to make it more faint and transparent.
- Replace photo: Tap the camera icon to take a new photo or select a different image from your library to replace the sticker.
Get creative and have fun making photo stickers of your favorite people, pets, objects, and places to send in your iMessages!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does turning a photo into a sticker reduce image quality?
No, creating a sticker does not reduce the resolution or image quality of the original photo. The sticker is generated from the full resolution version of your image.
Can I use copyrighted images to make stickers?
No, due to copyright law you can only legally create stickers using photos you own or have permission to use. Using copyrighted images violates license agreements.
Can I customize my stickers further after creating them?
Yes! After creating a sticker you can continue to edit the size, positioning, and opacity before sending. You can also replace the photo used for the sticker and add text.
Do my photo stickers get saved anywhere?
Your custom photo stickers get saved directly into your iMessage app. You can access them again later by opening your iMessage apps and tapping the Stickers icon.
How do I delete a photo sticker I don’t want anymore?
In iMessage, tap the App Store icon then tap the Stickers icon. Swipe left on the sticker you want to remove and tap Delete.
Turning a Photo into a Sticker on Android
Users with Android smartphones can also turn photos into messaging stickers using apps. Here are some top options:
1. Sticker Maker
Sticker Maker is a free app for Android that lets you easily convert photos into customized stickers. Just choose a picture, crop the part you want, and add it to messaging apps.
2. Sticker.ly
Sticker.ly has a huge range of templates and effects to transform your photos into cool stickers. Save your creations and share stickers via messaging or social apps.
3. PicsArt
The popular PicsArt app has a Draw and Sticker Maker tool that lets you make custom photo stickers with text, effects, and editing features. Share stickers in-app.
4. Snapchat
Snapchat’s robust creative tools allow you to turn any photo in your camera roll into a personalized sticker. Add them to your Snapchat posts and stories.
Conclusion
Turning photos into stickers is a fun way to get more creative with your daily mobile messaging. On iPhone it’s a quick and easy process integrated right into your iMessage apps. Android users can find great third party sticker maker apps to customize photos.
So grab your favorite snapshots, add customized text, get silly with sizing, and share photo sticker messages with all your family and friends.