How to Create a WhatsApp Sticker Pack
A complete walkthrough for turning a set of ideas into a custom, shareable WhatsApp sticker pack — the pack rules, the iOS and Android creation flow, how to share it, and how to fix common issues.
Updated 2026-07-06 · 7 min read · by StickerSit
A single sticker is fun, but a themed pack is what makes friends actually install your creations. The good news: anyone can build a WhatsApp sticker pack in a few minutes from a phone, no desktop software required. This guide covers the official pack rules, walks through the creation flow on iPhone and Android, and ends with sharing and troubleshooting.
The pack rules
Official requirements
3 to 30 stickers per pack · each exactly 512 × 512 px · WebP (static) or APNG / animated WebP (animated) · static ≤ 100 KB, animated ≤ 500 KB · a 96 × 96 PNG tray icon · a pack name.
Do not let the specs intimidate you — sticker maker apps enforce all of them automatically. The rules matter most if you ever publish through a sticker provider. For personal packs shared with friends, the app does the resizing and conversion. Full specs are in our sticker size guide.
Step 1 — Plan a cohesive theme
The best packs feel like a set, not a random folder. Pick one theme and one art style before you make anything. A few proven concepts:
Moods
One character in happy, angry, sleepy, shocked poses.
Seasonal
Birthday, holiday, or World Cup stickers in one style.
Pets
Your pet stylized in a consistent art style.
Reactions
Thumbs up, facepalm, heart-eyes, laughing — a full set.
Step 2 — Make 3 to 30 stickers
Generate each sticker as a 512×512 transparent PNG, keeping the same art style across the set. You can make them here — keep the style dropdown fixed and only change the subject or expression:
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Specialized tournament presets
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Aim for 6 to 12 stickers. That is enough to cover a range of reactions or subjects without the pack feeling thin or bloated. Download each PNG to your device.
Step 3 — Bundle the pack
On iPhone (Sticker Maker):
1. Open Sticker Maker and tap to create a new pack.
2. Add each downloaded PNG. The app crops, resizes to 512×512, and converts to WebP.
3. Set a pack name and choose or upload a tray icon.
4. Tap Add to WhatsApp and confirm the prompt.
On Android (Personal Stickers for WhatsApp):
1. Open the app and create a new pack.
2. Select your transparent PNG images.
3. Name the pack and tap Add to WhatsApp.
Step 4 — Share the pack
Once the pack is in your tray, share it so others can install the whole set at once. Open any chat, open the sticker tray, swipe to your pack, and tap the share icon — or tap and hold a sticker and choose the share option. Send the pack link into a chat; recipients tap it and confirm to install.
Animated sticker packs
The flow is the same for animated stickers, which use APNG or animated WebP (under about 500 KB each, around 10–16 fps). Use a sticker maker app that exports animated stickers and add them to the pack the same way. Keep the loop seamless so the motion does not visibly restart.
Troubleshooting
Sticker pack FAQ
How many stickers can a WhatsApp pack hold?▾
A pack needs at least 3 stickers and can hold up to 30. For a themed pack that feels complete rather than thin, aim for 6 to 12 stickers that share one art style. Fewer than 3 and WhatsApp will not accept it as a pack.
What are the rules for a WhatsApp sticker pack?▾
Every sticker must be 512×512 pixels in WebP under 100 KB (or APNG / animated WebP under about 500 KB for animated), with a transparent background. The pack needs a 96×96 PNG tray icon under 50 KB, a name, and between 3 and 30 stickers. A consistent art style across the pack makes it look intentional.
How do I share a WhatsApp sticker pack?▾
Open any chat, open the sticker tray, find your pack, then tap the share icon (or tap and hold a sticker and choose the share option). Send the pack link into a chat; the recipient taps it and confirms to install the whole pack on their device.
Can I make an animated WhatsApp sticker pack?▾
Yes. Use a sticker maker app that exports animated stickers (APNG or animated WebP, under about 500 KB each, around 10–16 fps) and add them to a pack the same way as static stickers. Keep loops seamless so the motion does not visibly jump.
How do I keep a pack looking consistent?▾
Lock one art style across every sticker — for example all Kawaii or all 3D Rendered — and reuse the same color palette. If you use an AI tool, keep the style setting the same and only change the subject or expression between stickers.
Can other people install a pack I make?▾
Yes. Once a pack is added to your WhatsApp, you can share it inside any chat. Friends tap the shared pack link and confirm to install it on their own device, so your custom pack can spread through a group or friend circle.
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