How to Create Custom Telegram Stickers in the In-App Editor: AI Background Removal, Outlines & Instant Packs
Produce studio-quality custom stickers directly on your mobile device in seconds. Master Telegram's native in-app sticker studio, featuring one-tap neural background removal, customizable white contour outlines, layered typography, emoji reaction mapping, and frictionless pack publishing.
draw The 4-Step In-App Sticker Creation Workflow
Forget complex desktop graphic editors like Photoshop. Telegram lets you build an entire sticker pack directly from your smartphone camera roll:
| Workflow Step | Tool / Gesture | Pro Tip for Maximum Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canvas Init | Open sticker panel > Tap the large blue ➕ button | Select a high-resolution portrait or well-lit subject photo |
| 2. AI Cutout | Tap "Cut Out An Object" | Tap any missed spots to restore, or erase unwanted background elements |
| 3. Visual Polish | Toggle "Outline" button | Adjust outline stroke thickness and add text captions or doodled drawings |
| 4. Emoji & Export | Select 1 to 3 relevant emojis > Tap Done | Save to "My Stickers" or publish with a custom URL slug |
auto_fix_normal Interactive Studio: In-App Sticker Cutout Simulator
Test the AI background removal and white outline styling in real-time below:
code MTProto Schema: Adding Stickers to a StickerSet
Once generated, stickers are bundled into sets via stickers.addStickerToSet:
verified Frequently Asked Questions: In-App Sticker Studio
Do I need Telegram Premium to create stickers?
No! The in-app sticker editor is 100% free for all Telegram users. Anyone can create, edit, and share custom sticker packs without restrictions.
How many stickers can a pack hold?
A single sticker pack can hold up to 120 static stickers, and you can create an unlimited number of packs under your account.
