Check the official size, format, duration, pack, and first-frame rules before importing an animated sticker to WhatsApp.
Step by step
Use animated WebP
A GIF or video is a source, not the final WhatsApp sticker file. Export the finished loop as animated WebP.
Prepare a 512×512 canvas
Frame the subject inside a square without stretching it. Keep important motion and text away from the outer edge.
Keep the file at or below 500 KB
Shorten the loop, reduce unnecessary detail, or lower export quality carefully if the file is too large.
Make the first frame complete
WhatsApp returns to the first frame after the loop. Avoid a blank or transitional opening frame that makes the sticker look broken when it stops.
Use an animated-only pack
A WhatsApp pack contains 3–30 stickers and cannot mix static and animated stickers.
Compatibility and limits
Troubleshooting
The file is over 500 KB
Trim the source closer to the useful action and remove frames or visual detail before sacrificing legibility.
The loop jumps
Choose start and end poses that connect, and make the first frame a complete reaction.
The pack is rejected
Confirm 512×512 animated WebP files, 3–30 stickers, and no static stickers in the same pack.
Frequently asked questions
Can I upload a GIF directly?
Use the GIF or video as the source, then export animated WebP for the sticker pack.
What is the maximum file size?
500 KB per animated sticker in the official WhatsApp requirements.
Can static and animated stickers share one pack?
No. Keep them in separate packs.
Official sources
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