Image to Sticker result preview — sticker maker that cuts out a photo and adds an outline

WhatsApp Sticker Maker — Turn Any Photo Into a Sticker

Remove a photo background, add an outline and export a sticker for supported messaging formats.

How to turn a photo into a sticker for WhatsApp or Telegram

This sticker maker turns a JPG or any other photo into a sticker image. It cuts out the subject, adds an outline in any color and an optional drop shadow, and exports a transparent PNG or a 512×512 WebP for WhatsApp and Telegram. The same steps work from an Android or iPhone browser.

Create sticker from photo: upload, outline and download

To create a sticker, upload a photo of a person, a pet or an object. The Outline tab sets how thick the outline is, from 0 to 40 pixels, and what color it is, and the Effects tab holds the format and the drop shadow. Select Create sticker and the tool removes the background and draws the outline. If you change a setting afterward, create the sticker again so the result matches the preview.

  1. Upload a photo with a clear main subject.
  2. Set Outline thickness and Outline color.
  3. Select Create sticker and wait for the cutout.
  4. Select See result, then use Download.

Export a 512×512 WebP for WhatsApp or Telegram

For a JPG to WhatsApp sticker, choose WhatsApp / Telegram · 512px WebP under Format in the Effects tab. It exports a 512×512 transparent WebP, the size and type the messaging apps import, so the same file works as an image to Telegram sticker. Use the default Transparent PNG when the sticker is for iMessage, a design or print. The tool creates the image file, so adding it to a pack happens in the messaging app you use.

How to make WhatsApp stickers without white border, or restyle the outline

Drag Outline thickness to 0 for a sticker with no border at all, or raise it for a bolder die-cut edge. Switch Outline color from Solid to Gradient to blend 2 colors at an angle, or pick a preset such as Sunset, Ocean or Candy. Drop shadow adds the peel-off look, and Horizontal, Vertical, Blur, Opacity and Shadow color shape how it falls.

Prepare the photo for a cleaner sticker

A crowded full-body shot makes a small sticker, so cut out only the face and hair when a head is enough. For an illustrated look, cartoonize the photo first. A heart, a star or another geometric edge comes from cropping the picture to a shape, and a plain cutout without an outline is a job for the background remover. For a toy-figure look instead of a sticker, try the Action-Figure Packaging effect.

Before you download

  • Choose a photo where the subject stands out from the background, because soft or low-contrast edges are harder to cut cleanly.
  • Zoom in on the preview and check hair, fur and fingers before you save.
  • Pick the 512×512 WebP for WhatsApp and Telegram, and the transparent PNG for everything else.
  • The free PNG is web-size; Premium or a credit unlocks a larger download, while the WebP is a fixed 512×512 export.

When a full-body shot leaves the sticker crowded, cut out only the face and hair; for an illustrated sticker, cartoonize the photo first.

A heart, star, or other outline instead of a die-cut edge comes from cropping the picture to a shape.

What you can do with Image to Sticker

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

  • Turn a supported photo into a printed-style sticker
  • Add a customizable white outline around cutouts
  • Make stickers for WhatsApp, Telegram and iMessage
  • Automatically remove the background from your subject
  • Add a drop shadow for a peel-off sticker look
  • Adjust outline thickness and color to taste

Settings reference

Available controls for Image to Sticker.

Processing modePresets
Process one input, or switch to Premium batch mode to process multiple inputs with shared settings. Available input types depend on the tool.Options: Single imageBatch

Outline

Outline thicknessSliderRange: 0–40px · Default: 12px
Sets how wide the die-cut border drawn around your cutout subject is, from no outline at 0 up to 40px; around 8-15px reads clearly at chat-sticker sizes.
Outline stylePresets
Chooses between a single-color border and a smooth two-color gradient border; one-tap preset pairs like Sunset and Ocean give sticker packs a premium look without any color theory.Options: SolidGradient
Outline colorColor picker
Picks the color of the sticker's border — the default white gives the classic sticker look; in gradient mode you choose the two colors the border fades between.
AngleSliderRange: 0–360° · Default: 180°
Sets the direction of the gradient border: 180° fades top to bottom, 90° left to right; the preview bar shows the exact fill the finished sticker will use.
Gradient presetsPresets
Set both gradient colors with one tap. These presets appear when the gradient border or outline style is selected.Options: SunsetOceanVioletGoldLimeCandy
Gradient start colorColor picker
Choose the first outline color when Gradient is selected.
Gradient end colorColor picker
Choose the second outline color when Gradient is selected.

Effects

FormatPresets
Chooses the export format: a transparent PNG (the default) that drops onto any background, or a 512×512 transparent WebP that WhatsApp and Telegram import directly. Premium or a credit unlocks the PNG at the original resolution for print and larger designs.Options: Transparent PNGWhatsApp / Telegram · 512px WebP
Drop shadowOn / Off
Adds a soft shadow behind the outlined cutout for a printed die-cut sticker look; turn it off for a perfectly flat sticker edge.
HorizontalSliderRange: -100–100px · Default: 0px
Moves the shadow left or right of the sticker. Leaving it at 0 keeps the light directly overhead; offsetting it implies a light source off to one side.
VerticalSliderRange: -100–100px · Default: 12px
Moves the shadow up or down. A positive value drops it below the cutout, which is what reads as the sticker lifting off the page.
BlurSliderRange: 0–100 · Default: 12
Sets how soft the shadow's edge is: 0 gives a hard cut-paper offset, higher values spread it into a gentle haze under the cutout.
OpacitySliderRange: 0–100% · Default: 35%
Sets how strong the shadow is. Around 35% grounds the sticker without competing with it; 0% is the same as turning the shadow off.
Shadow colorColor picker
Picks what the shadow casts in — black for a normal shadow, white to lift a sticker off a dark background, or a bright color for a neon glow around the outline.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Image to Sticker helps you get it done

Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start.

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Watch each transformation land

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