Use the correct 512×512 WebP format, file-size limit, transparent canvas, tray icon, and pack rules for static or animated WhatsApp stickers.
Step by step
Start with a square composition
Place the subject on a 512×512 canvas without stretching it. Transparent space can remain around a portrait or object.
Export the right WebP type
Use static WebP for photos and drawings, or animated WebP for motion. Do not place both types in one pack.
Meet the file-size limit
Keep static stickers at or below 100 KB and animated stickers at or below 500 KB.
Check the tray icon and pack count
Use a recognizable 96×96 static tray image at or below 50 KB, with 3–30 valid stickers in the pack.
Test on different chat backgrounds
A light outline and clear silhouette help the sticker stay readable on light, dark, colored, and patterned backgrounds.
Compatibility and limits
Troubleshooting
A white rectangle appears
White pixels are not transparency. Remove the background and verify a transparent preview before saving.
The sticker is blurry
Start with a larger sharp source and avoid repeated resizing or saving.
The pack is rejected
Check every sticker, the tray image, the 3–30 count, and whether formats were mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a WhatsApp sticker?
Exactly 512×512 pixels in the official third-party pack requirements.
Is PNG the final sticker format?
PNG is useful as a transparent source, but WhatsApp sticker-pack files use WebP.
How many stickers are in a pack?
At least 3 and at most 30.
Official sources
WhatsApp and Telegram are trademarks of their respective owners. Stizone is independent and is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by WhatsApp, Meta, Telegram, or Apple.