Create Delete Send Custom Stickers on Samsung

You can create, delete, and send custom stickers on Samsung phones using the built-in Samsung Keyboard’s sticker maker, which lets you turn any photo into a sticker directly in the Messages app. This guide walks you through the exact steps for creating, sending, and managing your custom stickers, plus answers common questions about compatibility and troubleshooting.

What Are Custom Stickers on Samsung?

Custom stickers are images you create from your own photos, with optional background removal or added effects, that you can send like emoji in chats. Samsung’s sticker feature is built into the Samsung Keyboard (the default keyboard on Galaxy phones) and works within the Messages app and many other messaging apps that support image insertion. Unlike emoji, which are standardized across devices, custom stickers are personal and can be used repeatedly without retyping or re-uploading.

The feature is part of Samsung’s One UI, the software layer on Galaxy phones. It was introduced with One UI 2.0 (Android 10) and has been refined in later versions. If you have a Galaxy phone running One UI 2.0 or newer, you likely have access to it. The sticker maker is also available in the Samsung Keyboard on tablets like the Galaxy Tab series.

How to Create a Custom Sticker

Creating a sticker takes about 30 seconds once you know where to tap. The process is the same whether you’re in a text message, a chat in a supported app, or even an email field.

1. Open any app where you can type, such as Messages, WhatsApp, or Samsung Notes.
2. Tap the text input field to bring up the Samsung Keyboard.
3. Tap the emoji icon (the smiley face) on the keyboard’s toolbar. On some versions, it’s a sticker icon that looks like a folded square.
4. In the emoji/sticker panel, tap the sticker icon (often a square with a folded corner) or the “+� icon. Look for “Create sticker� or a camera icon.
5. Choose a photo from your gallery. You can select an existing image or take a new one.
6. Use the automatic background eraser if you want to cut out the subject. The tool highlights the subject; you can manually refine edges with the brush.
7. Add text, emoji, or drawings if you like, then tap “Save� or the checkmark.

The new sticker is saved to your sticker tray and is immediately available to send. You can create as many stickers as you want, though very large libraries may slow down the sticker panel.

How to Send a Custom Sticker

Sending a sticker is as simple as sending an emoji, but the exact steps depend on the app you’re using.

• In Samsung Messages: Tap the emoji icon on the keyboard, then tap the sticker tab. Your custom stickers appear in a row at the top. Tap one to send it instantly.
• In WhatsApp: Tap the emoji icon, then the sticker icon (a square with a folded corner). Your Samsung stickers appear there, and you can send them like any other sticker.
• In other apps: If the app supports image insertion, you can also save the sticker as an image and attach it manually. But the keyboard method is faster.

If the recipient uses an iPhone or a non-Samsung Android phone, the sticker will still arrive as an image, so they’ll see it fine. On Samsung Messages, stickers are sent as rich media, not as standard emoji, so they won’t render as small icons on other devices—they’ll appear as full-size images.

How to Delete a Custom Sticker

Deleting a sticker you no longer want is straightforward, but the menu is a bit hidden.

1. Open the sticker panel by tapping the emoji icon on the keyboard.
2. Tap the sticker tab to see your custom stickers.
3. Tap and hold the sticker you want to delete.
4. A menu appears with options like “Delete� or “Edit.� Tap “Delete.�
5. Confirm by tapping “Delete� again in the popup.

If you want to delete multiple stickers, you have to do them one by one. There’s no bulk delete option. If you accidentally delete a sticker, you can recreate it from the original photo, but the edited version (with text or drawings) is gone unless you saved a copy.

Common Problems and Fixes

Here are the most frequent issues people run into and how to solve them.

• No “Create sticker� option: Your keyboard might be set to a third-party keyboard like Gboard. Switch back to Samsung Keyboard by tapping the keyboard icon in the notification bar and selecting “Samsung Keyboard.� Also, make sure your One UI is updated.
• Sticker doesn’t appear in other apps: Some apps, like Telegram, have their own sticker system and don’t show Samsung stickers. In that case, save the sticker as an image and send it as a photo.
• Background eraser doesn’t work well: The automatic tool works best on photos with a clear contrast between subject and background. Use the manual brush to fix edges, but don’t expect perfection on complex backgrounds like hair.
• Sticker is blurry when sent: The sticker is saved at the resolution of your photo. If you use a very small image, it will look pixelated. Use a photo that’s at least 500×500 pixels.
• Can’t find the sticker panel: On some keyboards, the emoji icon is replaced by a sticker icon. Swipe left on the keyboard toolbar to see more icons.

Comparing Samsung Stickers to Other Methods

Samsung’s built-in sticker maker is convenient because it requires no extra apps and works directly in the keyboard. However, it has limitations compared to dedicated sticker apps.

• Built-in Samsung stickers: Free, no ads, integrated into the keyboard. Limited editing tools (only background removal, text, and basic drawing). Stickers are stored on your device and don’t sync across devices.
• WhatsApp stickers: You can create stickers in WhatsApp using third-party apps, and they sync with your WhatsApp account. But they only work in WhatsApp.
• Telegram stickers: Telegram has a powerful sticker editor and a huge library, but it’s separate from the keyboard and only works in Telegram.
• Third-party sticker maker apps (like Sticker Maker): These let you create stickers with more editing options and export them to various apps, but they add an extra step and may contain ads.

For most people, Samsung’s built-in tool is enough. If you need advanced features like animated stickers or multi-layer editing, a dedicated app is better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send custom stickers to iPhone users?

Yes. When you send a sticker to an iPhone user, it arrives as a regular image, so they can see it and save it. They won’t be able to add it to their own sticker collection, though, because iOS doesn’t support Samsung’s sticker format.

Do custom stickers use data or storage?

Creating a sticker stores it on your phone, so it takes up a small amount of storage (typically a few hundred kilobytes per sticker). Sending a sticker uses data like any photo message. If you’re on a limited data plan, sending many stickers could count toward your data usage.

Can I use my custom stickers in Gmail or other email apps?

Yes, if the email app lets you insert images. When you tap the emoji icon in the keyboard, your stickers appear, and you can tap one to insert it into the email body. However, some email apps may not show the sticker panel; in that case, save the sticker as an image and attach it.

Why did my stickers disappear after a software update?

This can happen if the update resets keyboard settings or if there’s a cache issue. Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Keyboard > Storage, and clear the cache. Your stickers should reappear. If not, you’ll need to recreate them.

Can I share my custom stickers with a friend?

There’s no direct way to export a Samsung sticker as a file. You can send the sticker to your friend in a chat, and they can save it as an image. They can then use that image to create their own sticker on their phone.

Is there a limit to how many stickers I can create?

There’s no official limit, but performance may degrade if you have hundreds of stickers. If the sticker panel becomes slow, consider deleting stickers you don’t use.

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