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Ever seen those fun little animated stickers on WhatsApp and wondered, “Even so, how are these made?” Fortunately, it’s far simpler than you may imagine! Whether you want to turn your pet’s funny dance into a sticker or surprise your friends with a moving meme, you’re about to become a sticker-making pro. Let’s do this!
Quick Intro: What Are Animated Stickers?
Animated stickers are basically like short looping GIFs or mini videos that move inside your WhatsApp chats. They’re a level up from regular static stickers — funnier, livelier, and way more expressive!
Method 1: Use Sticker.ly (Android & iPhone – Super Easy!)
Sticker.ly is probably the most popular app for sticker making — and yes, it supports animated stickers too!
What You Need:
- Smartphone (Android or iOS)
- Free on the App Store and Play Store is the Sticker.ly app.
- A GIF or short video
Steps:
- Download & open Sticker.ly.
- Tap the ‘+’ to create a new sticker pack.
- Choose “Animated” when prompted.
- Import a short video (max 5 secs works best) or a GIF.
- Trim, crop, or add text if needed.
- Save it and export to WhatsApp.
- Boom! Your animated sticker is ready to roll.
Pro Tip: Make sure your video is short, clear, and fun — WhatsApp prefers stickers under 1MB and 512×512 pixels in WebP format (Sticker.ly handles this automatically).
Method 2: Create Stickers Online with Ezgif.com (Desktop Friendly)
Prefer using your laptop or want more control? Use ezgif.com — no app download needed!
Steps:
- Go to ezgif.com and choose GIF → WebP.
- Upload your GIF or short video.
- Resize it to 512×512 pixels.
- Click Convert to WebP and download it.
- Use an app like Personal Sticker for WhatsApp to import it to WhatsApp.
Great for designers or anyone who wants full control of the editing process.
Method 3: Use WhatsApp’s Built-in Animated Sticker Maker (Latest Feature!)
Did you know? WhatsApp is now slowly rolling out its own animated sticker maker — no need for third-party apps!
How it works:
- Open a chat on WhatsApp.
- Tap the emoji icon, then the sticker icon.
- Tap the “+” or “create” button.
- Import a video or use a camera snippet.
- WhatsApp will convert it into a sticker for you.
Note: This feature is being released gradually, so if you don’t see it yet, update your app and check back soon.
Bonus Tips for Killer Animated Stickers
- Keep videos under 5 seconds.
- Don’t overdo the details; small size calls for simplicity!
- Looping works better than cuts.
- Transparent backgrounds = extra clean look!
- Use apps like CapCut or Canva to design short clips before converting them.
FAQs
Q: Can I make animated stickers from GIFs I found online?
Absolutely! Just make sure they’re high-quality and appropriate — then convert and upload.
Q: Will my friends see my stickers?
Yup! Once added, you can send them to anyone, and they’ll show up just like regular stickers.
Q: Do these work on iPhone too?
Yes! Most methods listed above (like Sticker.ly and WhatsApp’s native maker) work across Android and iOS.
Final Thoughts
Making your own animated stickers for WhatsApp isn’t just fun — it’s also a cool way to personalize your chats and show off your creativity. With tools like Sticker.ly, Ezgif.com, and now even WhatsApp itself, you’ve got everything you need to turn your ideas into tiny moving art.
So what are you waiting for? Go create your first animated sticker and flex it in your group chat!
