WhatsApp announced a new partnership with Giphy on Wednesday, allowing users to directly access and use Giphy’s animated sticker library within the messaging app. This integration means you can search for a sticker on Giphy and send it in a chat without first having to save it on your device.
Giphy is known for its vast collection of animated GIFs, including a section dedicated to stickers, which feature quick animations and transparent backgrounds. You might already be familiar with these if you’ve used Instagram stories, as the platform uses Giphy’s library for adding GIFs to posts.
This new feature streamlines the process of finding and sharing stickers, such as a “good morning” sticker for your groups. Simply open the sticker collection in WhatsApp, enter your desired term in the search bar, and select your favorite sticker. Once you’ve sent a sticker, you can also save it to your personal collection in WhatsApp for future use.
How to send Giphy stickers on WhatsApp
Follow these steps on Android and iOS:
- Open a conversation;
- Select the sticker tray;
- Tap the magnifying glass icon;
- Search for any sticker;
- Tap to send it in the conversation.
Sticker Maker for Android
WhatsApp has announced that it will soon include a built-in sticker creator for all Android users. Mirroring the iOS version, this feature allows users to convert any image into a sticker, with tools available to remove backgrounds and add text, drawings, and emojis.
The app has also introduced a more straightforward way to manage your stickers. You can now view all your downloaded sticker packs at the bottom of the screen and rearrange them within the library by simply holding and dragging a sticker to your preferred position. To enjoy these new functionalities, ensure that your app is up to date.
