How to Create Custom Stickers from Photos on iOS 26 Messages App

Creating Stickers from Photos

• 💡 To begin creating stickers, open the Messages app and start a new message or open an existing conversation.
• ➕ Tap the plus icon next to the text field, then select the stickers option.
• 🖼️ To add a new sticker, tap the plus icon within the sticker menu and choose the desired photo from your library.

Live vs. Static Stickers

• 🌟 After selecting a photo, you can choose to create a live sticker (which can be animated) or turn off the live feature for a static sticker.
• ✅ Once you've made your selection, tap plus to approve and save your new sticker.

Using Your Custom Stickers

• 💬 To send a sticker, ensure you have a recipient set, then tap the sticker in the sticker menu.
• 📌 Alternatively, you can press and hold a sticker and then drag and drop it onto any message in the conversation to place it on top.