Turning a photo into a sticker takes about ten seconds. Pick an image, let the app cut out the subject, and you've got a sticker you can drop into any chat. Here's exactly how — and how to send it on WhatsApp.
Turn any photo into a sticker
- Open the free Sticker Maker app and tap "Create".
- Choose a photo — a selfie, your pet, a friend, anything.
- The app automatically removes the background, lifting the subject into a clean cutout. This happens on your device, so your original photo never leaves your phone.
- Touch up the edges if you like — zoom in and erase or restore by hand.
- Add text or emoji if you want, then save your sticker.
That's the whole thing. Works the same on iPhone and Android.
Send it on WhatsApp
A single sticker becomes useful once it's in a pack:
- Save the sticker into a pack (new or existing).
- Tap "Add to WhatsApp" and confirm.
- Open any chat → sticker icon → send it.
See the full guide: How to Make WhatsApp Stickers.
Tips for the cleanest cutout
- Use a clear, well-lit photo with the subject standing out from the background.
- Photos with simple backgrounds cut out most cleanly.
- For people and pets, a bit of space around the subject helps.
Prefer something ready-made?
If you'd rather not start from a photo, browse hundreds of free, ready-to-send packs:
From a photo on your phone to a WhatsApp sticker — in seconds, for free, with no watermark.