Turn a selfie into a sticker pack

Which photos cut out cleanly, how to frame your face, and how to pick captions people actually use in chats.

The best photo stickers come from photos with one clear subject, even light and a simple background. Faces work especially well because people read expressions instantly, even at sticker size.

Choosing photos

1. Pick photos where the face or pet fills at least half the frame.
2. Avoid strong backlight; the cutout needs a visible edge.
3. Use different expressions: a laugh, a wink, a surprised face. A pack of nine near-identical smiles gets boring fast.

Writing captions

Short captions in capitals read best at 512 px. Think about what you type most in chats: "OK", "On my way", "Haha", "Thank you". Those make the most-used stickers.