How to Make Photo Stickers on iPhone and Export Transparent PNGs

1. Import a photo or make stickers in a batch

Open Snipjoy, tap the plus menu in the library, and choose a photo or take a picture. For your first sticker, try a pet, plant, or everyday object with a clear outline. A subject that stands out from its background is usually easier to select.

Selecting one photo opens the subject and finish editor. To process several photos, swipe to select them in the system photo picker. Batch imports use the classic white border and keep each completed result as they go.

2. Check the subject and transparent edges

Tap a subject or its thumbnail to choose what to keep. You can also circle an area to guide recognition. Zoom in to check fur, leaves, or object edges and make sure unwanted background is excluded before generating the sticker.

The system may recognize several objects as a single subject. When multiple subjects are available, combine them into one sticker or save a set of separate stickers. The confirmed preview determines the result.

If no subject is found, try circling it, choosing another photo, or taking a new picture. A batch import that cannot extract a subject may keep the whole photo as a sticker. Reopen that result and check its subject if you need a transparent background.

3. Add a white border or another finish

Choose Classic border to add a white outline to the cutout. You can also try matte paper, glossy film, or holographic foil, then confirm generation. The border is part of the finished sticker; the area outside it can stay transparent.

Your sticker is saved in the local library. Add it to an album or return later to adjust its subject and finish. Photo processing happens on your device, without an account or uploading photos to our servers.

4. Copy or share the transparent PNG

Open the sticker detail and choose Copy, then paste into an app that accepts images. Or choose Share to open the system share sheet and select a receiving app or Save to Files when available. Your device and the receiving app determine the available actions.

Use Copy or share the original PNG to preserve transparent areas. A screenshot captures the preview background too, and JPEG does not preserve transparency. A white or black background in another app may be its preview background or a format conversion. Save the original PNG to Files to check it first.

To use your creations in Messages, open Snipjoy and make a sticker, then choose Snipjoy from Messages → + → Stickers. The extension provides the app’s saved stickers; it does not add them to your personal Live Stickers library. Dedicated WhatsApp and Telegram sticker-pack export is not currently supported.