Make WhatsApp conversations fun with your own stickers: Here’s how to

The highlight of this new feature is that it does not require users to drag and drop from the image gallery or use unofficial third-party apps. This means users can now experiment with their creativity without worrying about security as the new feature is backed by WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption. 

The stickers are easy to create with the platform’s auto-crop function along with the suite of editing tools that can aid in customising texts and drawings. Moreover, once the sticker is sent, it gets automatically saved in the sticker tray, and users can share it whenever they feel like it. 

If you are looking forward to making some cool stickers, here’s a step-by-step guide:

Open the sticker tray by selecting the sticker icon to the right of the text box

Select the ‘create sticker’ option and select any picture from the gallery

Personalise your sticker by opting for a cutout and adding text, other stickers, or even drawings on it.

Hit send

How do you edit existing stickers?

Go to the sticker tray, long press on the sticker you wish to edit

Select ‘edit sticker’ option

Customise the sticker by adding text, other stickers or drawings

Hit send when done. 

The feature is already available on WhatsApp Web and will be rolling out on iOS 17+ in the next few days. Those with older versions of iOS will be able to edit existing stickers but will not be able to create new ones.