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There is no doubt that when words fail, emojis, gifs or stickers are great substitutes. As the old saying goes: “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In the case of Telegram, one more option was added to the list: animated stickers. These fun moving images are much more expressive than their static counterparts. What’s more, now you have the option to make these fun stickers yourself.
In this article, we will show you how to create your own animated stickers in Telegram. The process differs depending on your device, so read on to find out which options work best for you.
How to make animated stickers in Telegram on a PC
If you are using tools to create animated stickers for Telegram, it is best that you work from a PC. One way to make animated stickers for Telegram is to use Adobe After Effects. Navigating certain tools from smartphones can be a bit complicated. The tools you’ll need include any vector graphics editor that supports exporting vector objects to Adobe After Effects.
You will also need the Bodymovin-TG supplement. This plugin is what will allow you to export your animations to the format required for Telegraph.
Once you are equipped with all the right tools, here is a step-by-step guide on how to create animated stickers for Telegram:
- Download zxpinstaller and the bodymovin-tg.zxp plugin file and run them.
- Open Adobe After Effects.
- At the top of the page, select “Edit.”
- Go to “Preferences”.
- From the options presented to you, click on “Scripts and Expressions.”
- Now, choose “Allow the script to write files…”
- In the top left corner of your page, select “Window” and then “Extensions.”
- Check the plugin name.
So, you have created your sticker. Now it’s time to upload it to Telegram. Here’s how to do it from your PC:
- From your PC, open Telegram Desktop.
- Sign in with your credentials.
- Once you’re in, navigate to the “Search” icon.
- Guy “
@Stickers.“
- Then send this command: “
/newanimated”And write the name of your sticker pack.
- Upload your sticker creation in .TGS format.
- Send an emoji that fits your sticker.
- Select “Publish.”
When the upload is complete, you will be provided with a separate URL so you can share your creation with others. Unlike other messaging apps, Telegram does not have its own sticker store. For that reason, you will have to share your sticker pack on your own.
To do this, you will first need to select your package URL. You will then be presented with two options when it comes to sharing your animated sticker on Telegram.
- By pressing “Share”, you will be able to forward your URL link directly to a chosen contact or group in your Telegram account.
- By selecting “Add Stickers”, you can add your pack directly to your personal collection. That way, you can send your sticker inpidually to the contacts or groups you choose. Over time, this can help your personal sticker pack grow.
How to make animated stickers in Telegram on an iPhone
Navigating certain tools from smartphones can be a bit complicated. But who says you can only create animated stickers using complex tools like Adobe After Effects? Fortunately, there is an alternative method if you prefer to use your mobile device. With third-party apps, you can create and share your animated stickers in no time, right from the comfort of your iPhone.
Perhaps the most popular third-party app for creating stickers is “Sticker Maker for Telegram – Create Telegram Sticker.” As long as you have access to the app store, you can easily download this free feature. That is how:
- Once the app has downloaded, open it.
- Select the “+” icon and choose the image.
- Go to the navigation bar and tap “Text” to enter your text.
- Add your border.
- Next, head to “Set emoji” and select an emoji.
- Tap “Done.”
How to make animated stickers in Telegram on an Android
There is no doubt that using stickers is a fun form of communication. Telegram does a great job of allowing its users to customize their own stickers when using the app.
The easiest way to create animated stickers for Telegram on your Android is to download a third-party application. Some examples of available applications include: “Sticker Maker for Telegram – Create Telegram Sticker“, “Stickery – Sticker maker for WhatsApp and Telegram,” and “Stickergram (Stickers for WhatsApp and Telegram).
Here we will use Stickery as an example. If you want to create an animated sticker for Telegram using your Android, simply follow these steps:
- Head to the Google Play Store (or your chosen app store) and download “Sticky – Sticker Maker for WhatsApp and Telegram”.
- Open the app and tap “Create Package” and give it a name.
- Next, tap the “Add” icon and then select the source of your image (e.g. from your gallery, use an image copied to your artboard, etc.)
- Using the tools offered, customize your image.
- Add a border to your sticker.
- Tap “Export package to Telegram” from the list of options.
- Have fun sending your sticker to friends and family.
How to make animated stickers in Telegram on an iPad
If you prefer to use Telegram on your iPad, you’ll be happy to know that you can create animated stickers. With the help of a third-party app, you can share stickers in no time with friends and family. One of the most popular applications is “Sticker Maker for Telegram – Create Telegram Sticker.” The best part is that it is free to download on the app store.
To make your animated sticker for Telegram using your iPad, simply follow these steps:
- When the app has finished downloading, open it.
- Next, tap the “+” icon and choose the image you want to turn into a sticker.
- Now you will need to crop the image. When this is complete, select “Next.”
- Now choose “Text” and type any text you want to use on the label.
- You will then need to select a border.
- Select “Set emoji” and choose which emoji you would like to use.
- When all these steps are completed, press “Done”.
A sticker speaks a thousand words
Language tends to adapt over time and the use of stickers is one of the ways online communication has evolved. Believe it or not, stickers are much more popular than emojis and gifs.
Telegram is unique because it allows you to upload your own stickers when you send messages to your contacts. Whichever method you use, we hope this article has helped you better understand how to animate stickers in Telegram.
