Upload a photo and turn it into a proper sticker in seconds: pick a circular or rounded-square crop, tune the thick white border, and download a transparent PNG at 512 or 1024 pixels. The file works with WhatsApp and Telegram sticker-import apps, and everything happens on your device — no watermark, no sign-up, no uploads.
How do I make a sticker with this tool?
- Upload a photo — a face, a pet, an object; anything with a clear subject works.
- Pick a shape: circle for faces and profile-style stickers, rounded square for objects and text.
- Tune the border — thickness slider plus any border colour (classic sticker white is the default).
- Zoom if needed — the zoom slider tightens the crop onto your subject.
- Download the PNG — transparent background, 512 px (perfect for WhatsApp) or 1024 px for extra sharpness.
What makes a good sticker photo?
Stickers are small, so bold subjects win: a face filling the frame, a pet mid-expression, a single object on a plain background. Busy group photos shrink into mush at sticker size. High contrast between subject and background helps the cut-out read clearly, and square-ish source photos waste the least pixels. A fun trick: slightly over-zoom — stickers cropped tighter than you expect almost always look better in chat.
Where can I use the stickers I make?
The PNGs have transparent backgrounds and a 512×512 option, which is exactly what sticker-import apps want. On WhatsApp, import the PNG through a “Sticker Maker” app (iPhone and Android both have several free ones) to build a personal pack. Telegram accepts PNG stickers directly in its sticker panel — upload the file and it just works. They also work as Discord emoji uploads, forum avatars, and printable cut-outs for laptops and notebooks.
Will this work as a WhatsApp sticker?
The file this tool makes — a 512×512 transparent PNG with a sticker-style border — is exactly the format WhatsApp sticker packs use. WhatsApp itself does not let a website inject stickers directly into your app, so the last step is a free “Sticker Maker” app from your phone’s store: create a pack there, add this PNG, and publish it to WhatsApp. The whole round trip takes about a minute.
What are the limitations?
This tool crops to circles and rounded squares only — it cannot cut out a person from a background like a magic-eraser app; the photo fills the shape. There is no background removal, no text overlay and no multi-sticker pack export: you make stickers one at a time. Exports are PNG only (the format sticker apps expect), at 512 or 1024 pixels square.
Frequently asked questions
Is the sticker maker really free?
Yes — unlimited stickers, no account, no “pro export”. The cropping and border are drawn by code in your browser, so each sticker costs nothing to make.
Will my sticker have a watermark?
No. The PNG contains only your photo inside the sticker shape — no logo, no text, nothing stamped on it.
Does the sticker have a transparent background?
Yes. The corners outside the circle or rounded square are fully transparent, which is what makes it look like a real sticker instead of a square photo when you send it.
What size should I download for WhatsApp?
512×512 pixels — that is WhatsApp’s preferred sticker size and keeps packs light. Choose 1024 px only if you want extra sharpness for printing or Telegram.
Can I remove the background from my photo?
Not with this tool — the photo fills the sticker shape rather than being cut out of its background. For a true cut-out you need a background-removal app first; then bring the result here for the sticker border.
Do my photos get uploaded anywhere?
No. The image is drawn onto a canvas in your browser tab and the PNG is generated locally. Your photos never leave your device.
Updated October 2026 · Built and tested by Sharjeel Tahir · How our tools are tested