How to Make Stickers on Discord

Discord has rapidly grown in popularity as a group chat and business networking tool in gaming and broader online communities. Stickers are one of Discord’s most distinctive features since they give users a more playful and personal way to communicate.

Discord stickers are like emojis but with the extra feature of being user-created. Creating your stickers for use in Discord is a breeze, and we’ll walk you through the process here. 

Everything from designing images to use as stickers to configuring your Discord server for custom stickers to animating your stickers to using them in chat, reactions, and voice channels will be covered. 

Creating Sticker Images

You should make something that looks nice and works with the theme of the server or community. The procedure for making a sticker is as follows:

1. Choose the image editor: You can use any image editor, such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or Paint. NET. If uncomfortable with these professional tools, you can use free online editors like Canva, Fotor, or BeFunky.
2. Size and resolution of the image: Discord recommends that the sticker image bе a minimum of 512×512 pixels and a maximum of 1000×1000 pixels, with a file size of 500KB or less. Keep the aspect ratio in mind to ensure the image looks good when resized.
3. Best file format to save the image in: The best file format to save the image in is PNG. This is because PNG supports transparent backgrounds, which will be necessary for the sticker to look good on different backgrounds.
4. How to create a transparent background image: To create a transparent background image, delete the background layer in your image editor. You can also use the Magic Wand tool to select and delete the background. Create the image with a transparent background.
5. Best practices for designing sticker images: Sticker images should be simple, clear, and easy tо recognize. Use bright colors and bold lines to make the sticker stand out. Avoid adding too many details, as this can make the sticker look cluttered and unclear.

Setting up Discord Server

You need to enable custom emojis on your Discord server before you may use custom stickers. How to Install a Discord Server:

1. Navigate to Server Settings: On the Discord app or website, click on the server name to open the server dropdown menu. From there, select “Server Settings.”
2. Click on the “Emoji” tab: Select the “Emoji” tab in the Server Settings menu.
3. Click on the “Upload Emoji” button: On the “Emoji” tab, click on the “Upload Emoji” button. This will bring up a new window where you can upload your custom sticker image.
4. Choose the image from your device: Click the “Choose File” button to select the image you want tо use as a custom sticker. You can also drag and drop the image file onto the upload window.
5. Preview and save the sticker: Discord will automatically preview the sticker on a white background. You can see how it looks and make any necessary adjustments. Click the “Save” button to add the sticker to your server’s emoji list.

Making animated Stickers on Discord

Animated stickers are a fantastic way to spice up your Discord server and encourage user expression. How to make a Discord sticker with animations:

1. Introduction to creating animated stickers: Animated stickers are essentially GIFs with transparent backgrounds that can be used as stickers. You can create them using animation software that can export animated GIFs, such as Adobe Photoshop and GIMP, or free online editors like Giphy.
2. Requirements for creating animated stickers: Animated stickers on Discord must meet the same requirements as regular stickers, which include a minimum resolution of 512×512 pixels and a maximum file size of 500KB. These stickers may be slightly larger in file size due to the added frames.
3. A step-by-step guide to creating an animated sticker: To create an animated sticker, create your animation in your preferred animation software. Ensure that each frame has a transparent background. Export the animation аs a GIF file. When exporting, ensure that the file size is within Discord’s requirements.
4. Uploading animated stickers to Discord: Navigate to your server’s “Emoji” tab in the server settings and click the “Upload Emoji” button. Choose your animated sticker GIF file and preview it on a white background. If everything looks good, click “Save” to upload the animated sticker to your server.

Using Stickers on Discord

Here are some ways tо use stickers on Discord:

1. In chat: To use a sticker, click the smiley face icon next to the chat bar. This will bring up the list of available stickers on the server. Click on the sticker you want to use, and it will be added to the chat.
2. As a reaction: To use a sticker to react to a message, hover over the message and click on the smiley face icon. It will bring up the list of available stickers on the server. Click on the sticker you want to use as a reaction, and it will bе added to the message.
3. In voice channels: To use a sticker in a voice channel, type the command “/sticker” followed by the sticker name. For example, “/sticker thumbs-up” will display the thumbs-up sticker in the voice channel.
4. In server announcements: Server owners and moderators can use stickers in server announcements to make them more engaging and exciting.

Conclusion

Stickers are a fun and creative way to add personality to Discord conversations. Create, upload, and use custom stickers on your Discord server. 

Using regular or animated stickers will excite your server and make your conversations more engaging. So why not try it and start using stickers on Discord today?