The field guide / WhatsApp / iPhone
WhatsApp stickers on iPhone.
Start with one transparent PNG. These illustrated steps explain the real process, not a one-tap keyboard promise.
Checked 8 November 2026. Controls vary by app, account and device.
Step 01
Save your PNG
On an emoji page, tap Download PNG. Open the downloaded file from Safari’s Downloads or Files, use Share and choose Save Image if shown. The image needs to be in Photos for WhatsApp’s photo picker.
Step 02
Open the sticker creator
In a WhatsApp chat, open the sticker tray and choose Create or the plus button. Choose the saved image from Photos. Update WhatsApp if the creator is missing.
Step 03
Check and send
Select the full image rather than an unwanted cutout, adjust it if needed, then send. You can save it in your sticker tray or add it to a custom sticker pack where available.
Before you start
Download the original PNG, not a screenshot. Save it to Photos or your gallery where an app needs photo-library access. Never grant full keyboard access or install an unfamiliar app merely to send an image.
Read the platform’s own help. These are independent guides; Trade Emojis is not affiliated with the apps.