TikTok continues to grow as a leading platform for creativity, offering tools that allow users to customize their videos in fun and engaging ways. One such tool is the sticker feature, which lets you turn images or parts of your video into stickers you can reuse or share. Whether you’re a content creator, a brand, or just a TikTok enthusiast, learning how to make a sticker on TikTok can boost your content’s uniqueness. Here is a detailed guide on how to make a sticker on TikTok.
What Are TikTok Stickers?
TikTok stickers are customizable visual elements—like emojis, images, or cut-out graphics—that users can place in their videos. You can either use TikTok’s built-in stickers or create your own from photos or video frames. Personalized stickers add flair to your content and can be reused in multiple videos for consistency or fun.
Step 1: Open the TikTok App and Start Creating
Launch the TikTok app on your smartphone and tap the “+” button at the bottom of the screen to create a new video. You can record a new video or upload an existing one from your gallery.
Once you’ve selected or recorded your video, tap “Next” to go to the editing screen.
Step 2: Tap on “Stickers”
On the editing screen, you’ll find a “Stickers” button usually located at the bottom of the screen. Tap it to open TikTok’s sticker library.
You will see options such as:
- Emojis
- GIFs
- Polls
- Hashtag stickers
- Timer and date stickers
But to create your own custom sticker, proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Tap “Create” to Make Your Own Sticker
Inside the stickers menu, scroll to find the “Create” or “Custom” button, often represented by a scissors or a “+” icon.
Once you tap on it:
- You’ll be prompted to select an image from your phone’s gallery, or
- You can choose a frame from your video to turn into a sticker.
This image or video frame will then be processed so you can isolate a part of it to use as a sticker.
Step 4: Outline the Sticker
TikTok will offer you an automatic cutout tool or a manual option to outline the part of the image you want as a sticker.
- Automatic Cutout: TikTok uses AI to detect faces or objects and isolates them.
- Manual Cutout: You use your finger to draw around the object you want to make a sticker from.
Once satisfied, confirm the selection. You now have a custom sticker saved for your video.
Step 5: Add the Sticker to Your Video
Your new sticker will appear in your video editing screen. Tap on it to place it in your video. You can:
- Resize
- Rotate
- Move it around the screen
- Set when it appears and disappears using the timeline option
You can add multiple stickers if needed.
Step 6: Save and Reuse Your Sticker
Once created, your custom stickers are saved in the “Custom” sticker section, allowing you to use them in future videos. This is helpful for creators building a personal brand or using visual elements consistently.
Also Read: How to Add Captions to TikTok
