Guide How to make your own stickers for Telegram?

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If you want to create unique Telegram stickers that will attract the attention of the audience, you will have to go from the first idea to downloading the finished sticker pack. In this article, I'll tell you how to do it.

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Choosing an idea for a sticker pack​

It all starts with an idea. Think about what emotions or situations you want to convey. Maybe it will be funny reactions to messages, cute characters or abstract drawings with humor. Popular stickers often reflect everyday life: cats, memes, gifs with inscriptions. But don't copy other people's work — add a personal twist. The more unique the concept, the higher the chance that the sticker pack will be noticed.

We are preparing drawing programs​

Even a smartphone or tablet is suitable for creating stickers. Of the programs, many use Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, or free analogues like Krita or Canva. If you are drawing for the first time, try simple editors with templates — they will help you not get lost in the interface. It is important to remember that all stickers must be in PNG format with a transparent background. This is a mandatory requirement of Telegram. Also check the size of the files — they must not exceed 512 KB, otherwise the bot will not accept them.

Drawing and adding details​

We start with the sketches. Let's make some sketches to understand how the stickers will look in the chat. Avoid small details — you can't see them on a small screen. Use contrasting colors and clear lines. For example, if you are drawing a face, highlight the eyes or smile. Don't be afraid to experiment with emotions: a sticker with rolled eyes or dancing pizza will be remembered better than a neutral picture.

Remove the background and adjust the transparency​

The transparent background is the basis of the stickers. If you are drawing in a graphic editor, save the file immediately without a background. If you are working with a finished image, use the Magic Wand or Eraser tool in programs like Photoshop. Check the edges of the drawing: there should be no white halos or irregularities. Sometimes it helps to add an outline in a contrasting color, so the sticker will stand out clearly in the chat.

Uploading stickers to Telegram using a bot​

Telegram has simplified the download of stickers to a couple of clicks. Find the @Stickers bot in the search, send him the /newpack command and follow the instructions. You will need to name the sticker pack, upload the cover (it should also be in PNG) and add each sticker individually. The bot will ask for emoji hints for each image — this is necessary so that users can find the desired sticker faster through the search. Do not skip this step: properly selected emojis will increase the chances of popularity.

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Conclusion​

In this article, I explained how to create stickers for telegram, and what you need to do for this. If you still have any questions, please write in the comments.