Create Animated Stickers from GIFs on WhatsApp
New Delhi, November 11: During chats on WhatsApp, users frequently utilize GIFs and stickers. If you find a GIF you like and want to send it directly as an animated sticker, you don’t need a separate app. WhatsApp offers a simple way to convert GIFs into animated stickers on both Android and iPhone, and this can be done in just a few seconds. Here’s how you can do it.
Two Options for Android Users
There are two easy methods for converting GIFs into WhatsApp stickers on Android phones.
- The first method involves using Gboard. First, open any chat on WhatsApp and tap the emoji icon in Gboard.
- Next, go to the GIF section and select your preferred GIF. After selecting the GIF, options like ‘Send as sticker’, ‘Send as GIF’, ‘Edit as GIF’, and ‘Edit as sticker’ may appear in Gboard.
- By tapping on ‘Send as sticker’, the GIF can be sent as an animated sticker in the chat.
If you want to make changes to the sticker before sending it, you can use the ‘Edit as sticker’ option. This allows you to crop or resize the sticker. After sending the GIF as a sticker, you can also long-press it to save it in Favorites for easy access later.
If Gboard is not installed on your Android phone, you can still create an animated sticker using WhatsApp’s built-in sticker editor.
- First, send the GIF you want to convert into a sticker in the WhatsApp chat.
- Then, tap on the GIF to open it and click on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner.
- Here, you will see the option ‘Create Sticker’.
- Select this option, create your sticker, and tap ‘Done’ before pressing the Send button.
Easy Method for iPhone Users
For iPhone users, converting a GIF into a sticker is also quite simple.
- First, send your chosen GIF in a WhatsApp chat. Then, press and hold the GIF and select the ‘Copy’ option.
- If the direct Copy option does not appear, you can tap on ‘More’ to choose Copy.
- Next, paste the copied GIF into the message box of the same chat and tap Send. The GIF will be sent as a sticker.
iPhone users may also have the option to customize the sticker before sending it. To do this, tap on ‘Edit Sticker’ to make necessary changes and then press Send. This way, there is no need to transfer the GIF to a separate sticker-making app, as animated stickers can be created directly within WhatsApp.
The biggest advantage is that you do not need to download the GIF and convert it using a third-party app. If these options are not visible on your WhatsApp or Gboard, you may need to update the app to the latest version, as WhatsApp features can vary based on device and app version.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.