In the digital realm of social media, where ephemeral messages reign supreme, you may have encountered the tantalizing feature of adding stickers to received snaps. Whether you’re seeking to express your amusement, amazement, or appreciation, stickers can infuse your conversations with a touch of visual flair. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the art of sticker embellishment, fret not. This comprehensive guide will lead you through the intricate steps of adding stickers to snaps, unlocking the full potential of this delightful feature.
Before embarking on this sticker-adorned journey, it’s essential to ensure that you’re using the latest version of Snapchat. Once you’ve updated the app, navigate to the chat window where the snap you wish to adorn resides. Long-press on the snap to reveal a context menu, where you’ll find the all-important “Edit Snap” option. Tapping on this gateway will transport you to a new realm of creative possibilities, where stickers await your command.
Within the sticker gallery, a plethora of options awaits your selection. From playful emojis to quirky characters and even custom creations, there’s a sticker to suit every mood and message. To add a sticker to the snap, simply tap on the desired sticker, and it will be instantly placed in the center of the image. From there, you can drag the sticker to any location on the snap, resize it by pinching and zooming, and even rotate it to achieve the perfect angle. Once you’re satisfied with the sticker’s placement, hit the “Save” button, and your snap will be ready to share, complete with its sticker-infused charm.
Importing a Sticker into Snapchat
Importing custom stickers into Snapchat allows you to add a personal touch and express yourself more creatively. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to add custom stickers from your camera roll or other sources:
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Saving the Image as a Transparent PNG:
a. Open the desired image in an image editor (e.g., Photoshop, GIMP). b. Ensure that the background is transparent by using the “Eraser” or “Magic Wand” tool. c. Save the image as a PNG file with a transparent background (.png with alpha channel).
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Importing the Image into Snapchat:
a. Open the Snapchat app and take a snap. b. Tap the “Sticker” icon in the menu bar. c. Select the “Import” option. d. Navigate to the location where the PNG image is saved and select it. e. Adjust the size and position of the sticker as desired.
Tip: You can also import custom stickers from your GIPHY account or create your own using Snapchat’s “Create Sticker” feature.
Using Stickers on Received Snaps
To add a sticker to a received snap, follow these steps:
- Open the snap you wish to sticker.
- Tap the sticker icon located in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Select the desired sticker from the available options.
- Drag the sticker to the desired location on the snap.
- Adjust the sticker’s size and angle as needed.
- Tap the “Send” button to add the sticker to the snap and send it back to the sender.
Additional Options:
- You can rotate the sticker by pinching it with two fingers.
- To delete a sticker, tap it and drag it to the trash can at the bottom of the screen.
- You can add multiple stickers to a single snap.
Navigating the Sticker Library
Discovering Stickers
Delve into the vast sticker library, a treasure trove of expressive icons. Each sticker is a miniature work of art, ready to add a touch of personality to your snaps. Use the search bar to find specific stickers, or browse through the various categories, such as “Animals,” “Food,” and “Reactions.”
Customizing Stickers
Take your stickers to the next level by customizing them to suit your style. Most stickers offer options for resizing, rotating, and adding text. Experiment with different fonts, colors, and effects to create stickers that truly reflect your personality.
Combining Stickers
Don’t limit yourself to using just one sticker! Combine multiple stickers on a single snap to create complex and eye-catching designs. Layer stickers on top of each other, rotate them in different directions, and experiment with different sizes to achieve a unique and expressive masterpiece.
GIPHY Sticker Integration
Snap has partnered with GIPHY to allow users to add animated stickers to their Snaps. You can access GIPHY stickers from the sticker tray within the Snap app.
Steps
Method 1: Sticker Tray
- Open a Snap.
- Tap the sticker icon in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the GIPHY icon in the sticker tray.
- Search for a sticker: Type in a keyword or browse through the categories to find a sticker.
Add the sticker: Tap on the sticker to add it to your Snap. You can resize and rotate the sticker as desired.
Additional options:Option Description Undo Revert to the previous sticker. Redo Bring back the sticker that was undone. Flip Flip the sticker horizontally. Delete Remove the sticker from your Snap.### Customization Options ###Once you have added a GIPHY sticker to your Snap, you can customize it further:* Resize: Pinch in or out on the sticker to change its size.* Rotate: Drag and rotate the sticker using two fingers.* Copy: Tap on the sticker and select “Copy” from the menu. You can then paste it into another Snap.* Favorite: Tap on the star icon to add the sticker to your favorites.* Share: Tap on the share icon to send the sticker to someone else.Creating Custom Stickers from Photos———-To create custom stickers from photos, follow these steps:1. Choose a photo: Select a photo that you want to turn into a sticker. It can be a photo of yourself, a friend, a pet, or anything else.2. Crop the photo: Use a photo editing app to crop the photo to the desired size and shape. The maximum size for stickers is 1024x1024 pixels.3. Remove the background: If you want to remove the background from the photo, use a photo editing app that has a background removal feature.4. Save the photo: Once you are satisfied with the cropped and edited photo, save it to your phone’s camera roll.5. Create a new sticker: Open Snapchat and tap on the “New Sticker” icon. Tap on the “My Photos” tab and select the photo you want to use.#### Additional Tips for Creating Custom Stickers #### * Use high-quality photos for the best results.* Be creative and have fun with your stickers!* You can also create stickers from text or Bitmojis.* To delete a sticker, tap on it and then tap on the “Delete” button.* To share a sticker, tap on it and then tap on the “Share” button. File Format File Format Sticker Size Limit PNG, JPG, or WebP 1024x1024 pixels Customizing Stickers———-You can also customize stickers by adding text, emojis, or other images. To do this, simply tap the sticker and select the “Edit” option. This will open the sticker editor, where you can make changes to the sticker’s appearance.1. **To add text to a sticker:** Tap the “Text” icon and enter your desired text. You can also change the font, size, and color of the text.2. **To add an emoji to a sticker:** Tap the “Emoji” icon and select the desired emoji. You can also change the size and position of the emoji.3. **To add an image to a sticker:** Tap the “Image” icon and select the desired image from your camera roll. You can also crop and resize the image to fit the sticker.Once you have made your changes, simply tap the “Done” button to save your customized sticker.Combining Multiple Stickers———-To combine multiple stickers onto a snap, follow these steps:1. Open the snap you want to add a sticker to.2. Tap the sticker icon in the top-right corner.3. Select the first sticker you want to add.4. Pinch the sticker to resize it and move it to the desired location.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add additional stickers.6. Use two fingers to rotate a sticker.7. Tap and hold a sticker to drag it to the front or back.8. To create a stacked sticker, tap and hold a sticker, then drag it on top of another sticker. You can add up to three stickers in a stack.### Stacked Stickers ###Stacked stickers are a great way to add depth and dimension to your snaps. Here’s how to create a stacked sticker:* Open a snap and select the first sticker you want to add.* Pinch the sticker to resize it and move it to the desired location.* Tap and hold the sticker and drag it on top of another sticker.* Repeat step 3 to add additional stickers to the stack. You can add up to three stickers to a stack.* Use two fingers to rotate the stack of stickers.* Tap and hold the stack to drag it to the front or back.Saving Stickered Snaps———-Once you’ve received a Snap with a sticker on it, you can save it to your phone’s camera roll or as a sticker.### Saving to Camera Roll ### To save the Snap to your camera roll:1. Tap the stickered Snap to open it.2. Tap the downward arrow icon in the bottom left corner.3. Select “Save Image”### Saving as a Sticker ### To save the sticker as a sticker:1. Tap the stickered Snap to open it.2. Tap on the sticker you want to save.3. Tap the “Save Sticker” icon in the bottom right corner.### Saved Stickers Folder ###All the stickers you save will be stored in a folder called “Saved Stickers” in your Snapchat app. You can access this folder by:1. Opening Snapchat.2. Tapping on the “Chats” tab.3. Swiping down on the chat screen.4. Tapping on the “Saved Stickers” icon.### Using Saved Stickers ###To use a saved sticker in a Snap:1. Open Snapchat.2. Tap on the “Camera” tab.3. Tap on the “Sticker” icon in the bottom right corner.4. Select the “Saved Stickers” tab.5. Tap on the sticker you want to use.You can reuse saved stickers as many times as you like.### Saved Snaps Folder ###All the Snaps you save with stickers on them will be stored in the “Saved Snaps” folder, which you can find by:1. Opening Snapchat.2. Tapping on the “Memories” tab.3. Tapping on the “Saved Snaps” folder in your Memories.### Deleting Saved Stickers and Snaps ###To delete a saved sticker:1. Open the “Saved Stickers” folder.2. Long-press on the sticker you want to delete.3. Tap on the “Delete” icon.To delete a saved Snap:1. Open the “Saved Snaps” folder.2. Long-press on the Snap you want to delete.3. Select the “Delete” option.Sharing Stickered Snaps———-Once you’ve added stickers to a Snap, you can share it with your friends.### 1. Tap the Send button. ###The Send button is located in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Tap it to open the send options.### 2. Select your recipients. ###You can send the Snap to individual friends, groups, or your entire story. To select recipients, tap on their names or avatars.### 3. Tap the Send button again. ###Once you’ve selected your recipients, tap the Send button again to send the Snap.### 4. View the Snap. ###Your friends will receive the Snap and can view it by tapping on it.### 5. Stickers will be displayed. ###The stickers you added will be displayed on the Snap when your friends view it.### 6. Sharing stickered group Snaps. ###To share stickered Snaps in a group, follow the same steps as described above. Select the group as a recipient and tap Send.### 7. Group members can view the Snaps. ###Group members can view and reply to the stickered Snaps just like any other Snap.### 8. Stickers are preserved. ###The stickers you added will remain attached to the Snap when group members view and share it.### 9. Sharing stickered Snaps to your story. ###To share stickered Snaps to your story, follow the same steps as described above. Select “My Story” as a recipient and tap Send.### 10. Stickers are visible on your story. ###The stickers you added will be visible on your story when your friends and followers view it. The stickers will remain attached to the Snap for 24 hours or until you delete it.How to Sticker a Snap Someone Sent You———-Sticking a Snap someone sent you is a great way to add your own personal touch to the conversation. Here’s how to do it:1. Open the Snap you want to sticker.2. Tap the sticker icon in the bottom-left corner.3. Select a sticker from the sticker library, or use the search bar to find a specific sticker.4. Tap the sticker to place it on the Snap.5. You can resize and rotate the sticker by dragging it around the screen.6. When you’re happy with the placement of the sticker, tap the send button.People Also Ask About———-### How do I remove a sticker from a Snap? ###To remove a sticker from a Snap, simply tap it and then tap the trash can icon that appears.### Can I add my own stickers to Snapchat? ###Yes, you can add your own stickers to Snapchat by creating a custom sticker pack. To do this, open the Snapchat app and tap the sticker icon in the bottom-left corner. Then, tap the plus sign button and select “Create New Sticker Pack.” You can then upload your own images to create stickers.### How do I find stickers for a specific topic or theme? ###To find stickers for a specific topic or theme, use the search bar in the sticker library. You can also tap the “Explore” tab in the sticker library to browse stickers by category.