How to make animated WhatsApp stickers

You can turn any short video, GIF or photo into an animated WhatsApp sticker in about a minute. Here is the full process in GIF Sticker Maker, step by step.

What you need

• An Android phone with WhatsApp installed
• GIF Sticker Maker (free on Google Play)
• A short video, a GIF, or a photo

Steps

1. Open the app and tap +

   Create a new pack and choose Animated. WhatsApp keeps animated and static stickers in separate packs.

2. Choose your source

   Pick a video from your gallery, a GIF from the built-in library, or a photo.

3. Select the moment

   Drag the window to the part you want. A sticker can be between 0.5 and 8 seconds long.

4. Adjust the speed and crop

   Speed it up to 2x or slow it to 0.5x, then crop to the square that matters.

5. Decorate it

   Add text in 11 fonts (including Arabic), emoji, or another sticker as a layer.

6. Remove the background (optional)

   Let AI cut out the person or object frame by frame.

7. Add to WhatsApp

   Tap Add, confirm, and the pack appears in your WhatsApp sticker tray.

Tips for better stickers

• Short loops of 2–3 seconds feel the most natural in chat.
• Big, bold text reads better at sticker size.
• A transparent background makes the sticker blend into any chat.

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