How to make a sticker from a photo
- Open a photo: drop it on the box, tap Choose photos or paste. JPG, PNG, WebP and iPhone HEIC work; add several for a set.
- Pick the cut: Remove (AI) for people, pets and objects, Plain background for a photo on a single colour, or Whole picture for a rounded photo sticker.
- Style it: outline 0–20 px in any colour (white is the classic die-cut look), soft shadow on or off, and a caption above or below.
- Download: PNG (1024 × 1024, transparent), A4 print sheet (12 stickers), WebP for WhatsApp, or All PNGs as a ZIP.
What makes a photo look like a sticker
A sticker is the subject on its own, with no background, surrounded by a thick white border like a die-cut vinyl sticker. That's three steps: cut the subject out (here a cut-out model running in your browser separates people, pets and objects from the scene), trace an even outline around the shape, and save with a transparent background so it sits on any chat, document or design. PNG keeps the transparency for Canva, Google Docs, Discord, Telegram, Procreate and printing; WhatsApp wants a 512 × 512 WebP under 100 KB, which the WebP button writes. For printing, the A4 sheet places 12 stickers at about 6 × 6 cm each at 300 dpi, ready for sticker paper or a cutting machine's print-then-cut.
Conditions: what you get, free
| Condition | This sticker maker |
|---|---|
| Price | Free — no paid tier, credits or trial |
| Sign-up or app | None — works in the browser on phone or computer |
| Watermark | None |
| Background removal | Automatic, included free; plus Plain background and Whole picture modes |
| Outline and text | Outline 0–20 px in any colour, soft shadow, caption top or bottom |
| PNG | 1024 × 1024 px, transparent background |
| Print sheet | A4 PNG at 300 dpi, 12 stickers of about 6 × 6 cm |
| 512 × 512 WebP under 100 KB | |
| Batch | Several photos at once, All PNGs as a ZIP |
| Photo uploaded to a server | No — the cut-out runs in your browser |
The cut-out model (4.6 MB) downloads the first time you use Remove (AI) and is cached after that. Fine hair and see-through objects can lose some edge detail; Plain background often does better on a photo with a single-colour backdrop.
Which download to use
| For | Download | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Canva, Docs, slides, Discord, Telegram, Procreate | PNG | Transparent, 1024 px, sharp at most sizes |
| Printing at home or a print shop | A4 print sheet | 12 stickers at true size, print at 100% |
| Cricut or Silhouette print-then-cut | PNG | Import the transparent PNG; the outline gives a clean cut line |
| WebP for WhatsApp | WhatsApp's 512 × 512, under 100 KB format | |
| A whole set | All PNGs (.zip) | One file per photo |
Sticker makers compared
| This page | Adobe Express | Fotor | Picsart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free with daily limits; paid plans | Free | 7-day trial; Pro $10.5/mo, Ultra $24.5/mo (yearly) |
| Account | Not needed | Adobe account required | Not shown on the page (app needs log-in) | Not shown on the page |
| Background removal | Yes, free | Yes | Yes, free | Yes |
| White outline | Yes, 0–20 px, any colour | Not shown on the page | Not shown on the page | Not shown on the page |
| Transparent PNG | Yes, 1024 × 1024 | PNG; transparency not shown | Yes | PNG; transparency not shown |
| Printable sheet | A4, 12 stickers | Not shown on the page | PNG for printing | Mentioned |
| WhatsApp format | 512 × 512 WebP | Not shown on the page | Not shown on the page | Not shown on the page |
| Uploads your photo | No, runs in your browser | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Competitor details are as shown on their own sticker maker pages on 8 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a sticker from a photo for free?
Open the photo on this page. The background is removed and a white outline added automatically; type a caption if you like and press Download PNG. No sign-up, no watermark.
Can I download the sticker with a transparent background?
Yes. Download PNG gives a 1024 × 1024 PNG with a transparent background, ready for Canva, Docs, Discord or printing.
How do I print stickers?
Press A4 print sheet: you get 12 stickers of about 6 × 6 cm on one A4 page at 300 dpi. Print on sticker paper at 100% scale and cut around the white outline, or use the PNG with a cutting machine's print-then-cut.
Can I make WhatsApp stickers here?
Yes. WebP for WhatsApp writes the 512 × 512, under-100 KB file WhatsApp needs. For a full pack with tray icon and import steps, use our WhatsApp sticker maker.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome or any modern browser. iPhone HEIC photos open directly; no app to install.
Can I add text to a sticker?
Yes. Type a caption and choose top or bottom; it sits in its own band so it doesn't cover the subject. For text-only stickers, use the PNG text generator.
Can I make many stickers at once?
Yes. Add several photos, style them, then press All PNGs (.zip). The A4 sheet uses all your photos, repeating them to fill 12 spots.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The cut-out, outline and files are made in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
Updated · By the imagetojpg.app team