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Stickers take many forms – from <strong>basic images</strong> to stunning <strong>vector animations</strong>.</p> <p>To start building your own custom sets, click below:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Creating Stickers</strong><ul> <li><a href="#creating-animations">Animated</a></li> <li><a href="#video-stickers-and-emoji">Video</a></li> <li><a href="#static-stickers-and-emoji">Static</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Uploading Stickers</strong><ul> <li><a href="#using-the-stickers-bot">How to Upload</a></li> <li><a href="#importing-stickers-from-other-apps">Importing from other apps</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><a class="anchor" name="animated-stickers-and-emoji" href="#animated-stickers-and-emoji"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Animated Stickers and Emoji</h3> <p>Telegram stickers and emoji can move with smooth <strong>60 FPS animations</strong> to bring your characters to life in high resolution.</p> <blockquote> <p>Animations require Telegram's unique <strong>.TGS format</strong> – click <a href="#video-stickers-and-emoji">here</a> for <strong>Video Stickers and Emoji</strong> made in <strong>.WEBM format</strong>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="creating-animations" href="#creating-animations"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Creating Animations</h4> <p>To create vector-animated stickers and emoji you will need the following:</p> <ol> <li>Any vector graphics editor that allows exporting vector objects to Adobe After Effects to turn them into animations.</li> <li>Adobe After Effects.</li> <li>The <a href="https://github.com/TelegramMessenger/bodymovin-extension">Bodymovin-TG</a> plugin, a fork of Bodymovin for Adobe After Effects that can be used to export animations to Telegram's <strong>.TGS format</strong>.</li> </ol> <blockquote> <p>The Lottie-based .TGS format allows for incredibly detailed animations that are <strong>less than 30 KB</strong> in size – six times smaller than the average photo.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="animation-requirements" href="#animation-requirements"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Animation Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>The canvas size must be <strong>512х512 pixels</strong>.</li> <li>Objects must not leave the canvas.</li> <li>Animation length must not exceed <strong>3 seconds</strong>.</li> <li>All animations must be looped.</li> <li>Final file size must not exceed <strong>64 KB</strong> after rendering in Bodymovin.</li> <li>All animations must run at <strong>60 Frames Per Second</strong>.</li> <li>You <strong>must not</strong> use the following Adobe After Effects functionality when animating your artwork: <em>Auto-bezier keys, Expressions, Masks, Layer Effects, Images, Solids, Texts, 3D Layers, Merge Paths, Star Shapes, Gradient Strokes, Repeaters, Time Stretching, Time Remapping, Auto-Oriented Layers</em>.</li> </ul> <h4><a class="anchor" name="uploading-animations" href="#uploading-animations"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Uploading Animations</h4> <p>When your files are ready, send the <code>/newanimated</code> command to the <a href="https://t.me/Stickers">@Stickers</a> bot – then send it the .TGS files.</p> <p>To upload emoji, send <code>/newemojipack</code> to <a href="https://t.me/Stickers">@Stickers</a>. The requirements for .TGS stickers and emoji are <strong>exactly the same</strong>.</p> <p>Your set will need an icon. Icons for your sets must be <strong>100x100 pixels</strong>, with a looped animation not exceeding 3 seconds.</p> <hr> <h3><a class="anchor" name="video-stickers-and-emoji" href="#video-stickers-and-emoji"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Video Stickers and Emoji</h3> <p>Stickers and emoji can also be built with <strong>.WEBM</strong> – an open-source format that is compatible with many graphics editors to create high-detail images. Requires <a href="https://telegram.org/apps">Telegram 8.5</a> or higher.</p>  <h4><a class="anchor" name="creating-videos" href="#creating-videos"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Creating Videos</h4> <p>To create stickers and emoji from video files, you only need <a href="https://core.telegram.org/stickers/webm-vp9-encoding">editing software</a> that lets you export your project as a <strong>.WEBM video file</strong>.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="video-requirements" href="#video-requirements"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Video Requirements</h4> <blockquote> <p>See this <a href="https://core.telegram.org/stickers/webm-vp9-encoding">Encoding .WEBM with VP9 Guide</a> for details </p> </blockquote> <ul> <li>For stickers, one side must be exactly <strong>512 pixels</strong> in size – the other side can be 512 pixels <strong>or less</strong>.</li> <li>For emoji, the video must be exactly <strong>100x100 pixels</strong> in size</li> <li>Video duration must not exceed <strong>3 seconds</strong>.</li> <li>Frame rate can be up to <strong>30 FPS</strong>.</li> <li>Video should be looped for optimal user experience.</li> <li>Video size should not exceed <strong>256 KB</strong>. </li> <li>Video must be in .WEBM format encoded with the <strong>VP9 codec</strong>.</li> <li>Video must have <strong>no audio stream</strong>.</li> </ul> <h4><a class="anchor" name="uploading-videos" href="#uploading-videos"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Uploading Videos</h4> <p>Once your stickers are ready, send the <code>/newvideo</code> command to the <a href="https://t.me/Stickers">@Stickers</a> bot – then send it the .WEBM files.</p> <p>To upload emoji, send <code>/newemojipack</code> to <a href="https://t.me/Stickers">@Stickers</a>. Note that video emoji need to be a <a href="#video-requirements">smaller resolution</a> than stickers.</p> <p>Your set will need a .WEBM icon. Icons for video sticker sets must be <strong>100x100 pixels</strong>, with a looped animation not exceeding 3 seconds.</p> <hr> <h3><a class="anchor" name="static-stickers-and-emoji" href="#static-stickers-and-emoji"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Static Stickers and Emoji</h3> <p>Turn your favorite drawings and memes into packs of images that are easily to share and access on any device.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="creating-images" href="#creating-images"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Creating Images</h4> <p>To create static stickers and emoji for Telegram, you only need an image editor that lets you export in <strong>.PNG</strong> or <strong>.WEBP</strong> format.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="image-requirements" href="#image-requirements"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Image Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>For stickers, one side must be exactly <strong>512 pixels</strong> in size – the other side can be 512 pixels <strong>or less</strong>.</li> <li>For emoji, images must be exactly <strong>100x100 pixels</strong> in size.</li> <li>The image file must be in either .PNG or .WEBP format.</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>Tip: a transparent background, white stroke and black shadow effect will make your sticker stand out.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="uploading-images" href="#uploading-images"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Uploading Images</h4> <p>Once your stickers are ready, start a chat with the <a href="https://t.me/Stickers">@Stickers</a> bot and send the command <code>/newpack</code>. Your sticker set can also have a <strong>custom icon</strong> – a <strong>100x100 pixel image</strong> in .PNG or .WEBP format.</p> <p>To upload emoji, send <code>/newemojipack</code> to <a href="https://t.me/Stickers">@Stickers</a>. Note that static emoji need to be a <a href="#image-requirements">smaller resolution</a> than stickers.</p> <blockquote> <p>For more info about using the <a href="https://t.me/Stickers">@Stickers</a> bot, click <a href="#using-the-stickers-bot">here</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h3><a class="anchor" name="custom-emoji" href="#custom-emoji"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Custom Emoji</h3> <p>As of version 8.9 released in August 2022, Telegram apps support <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/custom-emoji">custom emoji</a>.<br>Emoji use the same technology as stickers, making it very easy to convert your art to <strong>both formats</strong>. Check out the <a href="#video-requirements">video</a> and <a href="#image-requirements">image</a> sections for details on the different size requirements.<br>To upload them, use the <code>/newemojipack</code> command in <a href="https://t.me/stickers">@Stickers</a>. </p> <blockquote> <p>Everyone can create new custom emoji, however, adding and using custom sets is currently an exclusive <a href="https://t.me/premium">feature</a> of <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/700-million-and-premium">Telegram Premium</a> users.</p> </blockquote> <hr> <h3><a class="anchor" name="using-the-stickers-bot" href="#using-the-stickers-bot"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Using the @Stickers Bot</h3> <p>Publishing and <a href="#editing-a-sticker-pack">editing</a> sticker packs is <strong>simple</strong> and <strong>automated</strong>, thanks to the <a href="https://t.me/Stickers">@Stickers</a> bot. It can also show you <a href="#sticker-stats">detailed stats</a> for stickers and packs.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="publishing-a-sticker-pack" href="#publishing-a-sticker-pack"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Publishing a Sticker Pack</h4> <p>Once you open the bot, press the <strong>Start button</strong> or send <code>/start</code>. The bot will reply, describing its different commands. It will walk you through step by step, but here's a quick guide:</p> <ul> <li>Open the <a href="https://t.me/TelegramTips/283">bot menu</a> in the message bar and select the <code>/newpack</code> command to start uploading <a href="#uploading-images">static stickers</a>. For <a href="#uploading-animations">animated stickers</a> use <code>/newanimated</code>, or <code>/newvideo</code> for <a href="#uploading-videos">video stickers</a>.</li> <li>Give your sticker pack a <strong>name</strong> – this name will appear <strong>as the title</strong> for your pack in the sticker panel.</li> <li>Send your first sticker file – an <a href="#static-stickers-and-emoji">image file</a>, <a href="#animated-stickers-and-emoji">.TGS file</a>, or <a href="#video-stickers-and-emoji">.WEBM file</a>. Using one of the <a href="https://telegram.org/apps#desktop-apps">Desktop</a> or <a href="https://telegram.org/apps#web-apps">Web apps</a> is <strong>strongly recommended</strong>.</li> <li>Choose an <strong>emoji</strong> that corresponds to your sticker – this lets users quickly find it with <a href="https://t.me/TelegramTips/294">sticker suggestions</a>.</li> <li>Continue uploading all your sticker files.</li> <li>When you're done uploading, send the <code>/publish</code> command.</li> <li>Set an icon for your pack – <a href="#static-stickers-and-emoji">static sticker</a> packs can <code>/skip</code> this step, but it is required for <a href="#animated-stickers-and-emoji">animated</a> or <a href="#video-stickers-and-emoji">video stickers</a>.</li> <li>Choose a <strong>short name</strong> for your sticker pack – it will be used to create a <strong>shareable link</strong> for the pack like <a href="https://t.me/addstickers/HotCherry">t.me/addstickers/HotCherry</a>. Congratulations! Your stickers are ready for the world.</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>After your pack is finished, you can send <code>/start</code> again to see the full list of commands, or use the bot menu to create another pack, <a href="#editing-a-sticker-pack">edit an existing pack</a>, or <a href="#sticker-stats">see statistics</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="editing-a-sticker-pack" href="#editing-a-sticker-pack"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Editing a Sticker Pack</h4> <p>Once you've created <a href="#publishing-a-sticker-pack">one or more packs</a>, you can <strong>add</strong>, <strong>edit</strong> or <strong>replace stickers</strong> in your existing sets.</p> <ul> <li>Use <code>/addsticker</code> if you have more artwork you'd like to add to a set. Choose one of your packs from the list – the upload process is <a href="#publishing-a-sticker-pack">exactly the same</a> as before.</li> <li>Use <code>/editsticker</code> to <strong>change the emoji</strong> you assigned to a sticker – select the pack and sticker, or simply send the intended sticker from your panel.</li> <li>Use <code>/replacesticker</code> if you want to swap out an older sticker for an updated version.</li> <li>Use <code>/ordersticker</code> to <strong>change the order</strong> of stickers in your pack. Choose the pack and one of the stickers, then choose another sticker to appear before it (to the left) in the panel.</li> <li>Use <code>/delsticker</code> to <strong>remove a sticker</strong> from the pack – you can always use <code>/addsticker</code> to add it again if you change your mind.</li> <li>Use <code>/seticon</code> to set an icon for your pack or to <strong>change the icon</strong>. Static sticker packs without a custom icon will use the first sticker as its icon.</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>Edits to your sticker packs may take up to an hour to update for all users.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="sticker-stats" href="#sticker-stats"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Sticker Stats</h4> <p>There are a number of commands that let you <strong>see statistics</strong> for your stickers – here's what they all do:</p> <ul> <li><code>/packstats</code> shows how many times your pack was <strong>used</strong>, <strong>installed</strong> and <strong>removed</strong> – both recently and overall.</li> <li><code>/stats</code> shows how many times an <strong>individual sticker</strong> has been sent.</li> <li><code>/top</code> shows the most popular stickers from <strong>all your packs</strong>.</li> <li><code>/packtop</code> shows your most popular sticker packs and their <strong>individual stats</strong>.</li> <li><code>/topbypack</code> shows the top stickers from a <strong>specific sticker pack</strong>.</li> <li><code>/packusagetop</code> shows your most popular packs by <strong>recent usage</strong>.</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>You can filter the results of <code>/top</code>, <code>/packtop</code>, <code>/topbypack</code> and <code>/packusagetop</code>. For example <code>/top 20</code> would show your top 20 stickers, and <code>/topbypack -5</code> would show the 5 least popular stickers from a pack.</p> </blockquote> <h3><a class="anchor" name="importing-stickers-from-other-apps" href="#importing-stickers-from-other-apps"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Importing Stickers From Other Apps</h3> <p>Developers can build apps to automate importing stickers using Telegram’s API. With these tools, users can instantly bring their favorite stickers to Telegram.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="for-developers" href="#for-developers"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>For Developers</h4> <p>As of version 7.8, Telegram apps support a simple API for importing stickers. Developers can use this to <strong>build apps</strong> or <strong>add tools</strong> to apps that let users instantly transfer stickers to Telegram – or create custom stickers from photos or videos.</p> <blockquote> <p>Click <a href="https://core.telegram.org/import-stickers#sticker-formats">here</a> for more information about developing apps for importing stickers.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="for-users" href="#for-users"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>For Users</h4> <p>Users can find apps that allow them to import stickers or quickly <strong>generate their own</strong>. 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