How do I export stickers?

Exporting stickers from apps or messaging platforms allows you to save the stickers you love to your device so you can use them anywhere. Stickers are a fun way to express yourself and liven up conversations, so being able to export them for use outside of specific apps is very useful. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps for exporting stickers on some of the most popular platforms.

Requirements for Exporting Stickers

Before diving into platform-specific instructions, let’s go over the general requirements for exporting stickers:

• The app or platform must allow sticker exports. Some apps don’t let you export stickers due to licensing or technical restrictions.
• You need enough storage space on your device to save the exported stickers. Stickers can take up a sizable amount of storage depending on the quantity.
• Your device must be compatible with the file format the stickers are exported in. Common formats include PNG, JPEG, GIF and ZIP archives.
• You may need an additional app to view or use the exported stickers on your device. For example, a ZIP file extractor if the stickers are exported as a ZIP archive.

As long as your device and apps meet these requirements, you should be able to successfully export stickers. The specific steps will vary by platform.

Exporting Stickers from WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps that supports stickers. Here’s how to export WhatsApp stickers on Android and iOS devices:

Android

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on any chat.
2. Tap on the emoji icon in the text box bar.
3. Tap on the sticker icon (square smiley face) next to the emoji icon.
4. Browse the list of stickers and select the pack you want to export.
5. Tap on the downward arrow icon at the top right of the sticker preview.
6. Select “Add to favorites” to save the entire pack to your device’s gallery.

The sticker pack will be exported as a ZIP file containing individual sticker PNG images. You can now access these stickers from your device’s local storage.

iOS

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on any chat.
2. Tap on the emoji icon in the text box bar.
3. Tap on the sticker icon (square smiley face) next to the emoji icon.
4. Browse the list of stickers and tap on the download icon next to the pack you want to export.
5. The pack will download and automatically save to your Photos app.

The sticker pack will be exported as a ZIP file containing individual sticker JPG images. You can access these stickers from your Photos app or Files app.

Exporting Stickers from Telegram

Telegram is another messaging app that offers fun stickers. Here’s how to export Telegram stickers:

Android

1. Open Telegram and open any chat or the Saved Messages chat.
2. Tap on the emoji icon in the text box bar.
3. Tap on the sticker icon next to the emoji icon.
4. Browse the list and select a sticker pack.
5. Tap on the downward arrow icon at the top right of the sticker preview.
6. Select “Add stickers” to save the pack to your device.

The sticker pack will be exported as a TGS file that contains the individual stickers. You can access the exported stickers in Telegram under Saved Stickers.

iOS

1. Open Telegram and open any chat or the Saved Messages chat.
2. Tap on the emoji icon in the text box bar.
3. Tap on the sticker icon next to the emoji icon.
4. Browse the list and tap on the download icon next to a sticker pack.
5. The pack will download and automatically save to your Photos app.

The sticker pack will be exported as a ZIP file containing individual sticker PNG images. You can access these stickers from your Photos app.

Exporting Stickers from LINE

LINE is a popular messaging app in Asia that offers a huge selection of stickers. Here’s how to export LINE stickers:

Android and iOS

1. Open the LINE app and tap on the sticker icon in any chat.
2. Browse the sticker list and tap on the “+” icon next to the pack you want to export.
3. This will download the pack to your “My stickers” section.
4. Go to your LINE sticker settings and tap on “My stickers”.
5. Tap on the download icon next to the sticker pack.
6. The pack will download as a ZIP file to your device’s local storage.

The exported LINE stickers will be in a ZIP file containing the individual sticker PNG images. You can access the stickers from your device’s local files.

Exporting Stickers from Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger also lets you export sticker packs. Here’s how:

Android and iOS

1. Open Messenger and tap on the sticker icon in any chat.
2. Browse the list and tap on “Add” next to the pack you want to export.
3. This will save the pack to your “My Stickers” section.
4. Now tap on your profile icon in Messenger > My Stickers.
5. Tap on the downward arrow icon to export the pack.
6. The pack will save to your device as a ZIP file.

The exported Messenger stickers will be in a ZIP file containing individual sticker PNG images. Access the stickers from your device’s local storage.

Exporting Stickers from Snapchat

Snapchat also has stickers you can export with these steps:

Android and iOS

1. Open Snapchat and take a photo or video.
2. Swipe up on the preview screen to go to the Stickers tab.
3. Browse the stickers and tap on the “+” icon of the pack you want.
4. This saves the pack to your “My Stickers” section.
5. Go to your Snapchat Profile > My Stickers.
6. Tap on the downward export arrow for the sticker pack.
7. The pack will export as a ZIP file to your device.

The exported Snapchat stickers will be a ZIP containing the individual sticker PNG files. You can find the stickers in your device’s local storage.

Exporting Stickers from iMessage

iMessage on iOS devices also supports stickers. Follow these steps to export iMessage stickers:

1. Open the Messages app and tap on an iMessage thread.
2. Tap on the App Store icon next to the text box.
3. Search for and install a sticker pack app.
4. Tap on the sticker icon next to the text box.
5. Tap on the “+” icon to add the pack to your iMessage stickers.
6. Now go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
7. Scroll and tap on Messages.
8. Tap on the sticker pack under Stickers to export it as a ZIP file.

The exported iMessage stickers will be a ZIP containing the individual stickers as PNG or JPEG files. The stickers will save to your device storage.

Third-Party Apps for Exporting Stickers

Some third-party apps on Android and iOS allow exporting stickers from multiple messaging apps:

• Sticker Maker Studio (Android): Exports stickers from WhatsApp, Telegram, LINE, Facebook Messenger etc. as PNG files.
• Sticker Save (iOS): Allows saving stickers from iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, LINE etc. Camera and Photos access required.
• Sticker.ly (Android): Exports stickers from various messaging apps and social networks as PNG files.
• Sticker Saver for WhatsApp (iOS): Extracts and saves WhatsApp stickers as PNG files.

These apps provide an easy way to extract and save stickers from multiple sources in one place. However, they require more device permissions compared to exporting stickers directly from messaging apps.

Tips for Exporting Stickers

Here are some useful tips to ensure you can successfully export stickers from messaging apps:

• Check that the app or platform allows sticker exports first. Some don’t permit it.
• Export stickers over WiFi to avoid mobile data charges, especially for large packs.
• Verify you have enough free storage space for the exported stickers.
• The exported stickers may be saved to your device’s internal storage or SD card depending on the app.
• You can export multiple packs at once in supported apps for convenience.
• Frequently exported stickers can be saved to a dedicated folder or album.
• Consider using a ZIP file extractor app if your device can’t open exported ZIP files.

Uses for Exported Stickers

Here are some great ways to use stickers you’ve exported from messaging apps and platforms:

• Use the stickers while chatting in apps that don’t have their own stickers.
• Share funny and expressive stickers with friends on other social media and messaging apps.
• Set exported stickers as wallpapers and phone backgrounds.
• Use sticker images in blog posts, digital art and graphic design projects.
• Print and share physical stickers from the digital files.
• Create custom greeting cards, invitations, scrapbooks and photo collages using the stickers.
• Develop profile picture icon packs with the exported stickers.
• Make meme images, profile pictures and conversation screenshots more fun.

These are just a few of the cool ways you can repurpose stickers extracted from messaging platforms for all kinds of creative uses.

Troubleshooting Sticker Exports

In some cases, you may encounter issues while exporting stickers. Here are some troubleshooting tips:

Stickers Won’t Export

• Make sure the platform or app supports sticker exports. Some don’t allow it.
• On iOS, check if you have enough iCloud storage if saving stickers to iCloud.
• On Android, the app may need permission to access device storage for saving stickers.
• Restarting the app can help if exports are failing.

Exports Get Interrupted

• Switch to a stable WiFi or cellular data connection.
• Close other running apps that may be interrupting the export.
• Check for OS or app updates that could resolve export issues.
• Downgrade the app to a previous version if updates cause problems.

Can’t Find Exported Stickers

• On iOS, check Photos app as many apps save exports there.
• On Android, look in your device’s Files app or file manager.
• The stickers may be saved to external SD card instead of internal storage.
• Saved sticker files could be hidden. Enable viewing hidden media files.
• Rescan device storage in the phone’s storage settings.

If you continue facing sticker export issues, get in touch with the platform’s or device manufacturer’s customer support team for further assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about exporting stickers from messaging apps and platforms:

Can I export stickers on iPhone and Android?

Yes, stickers can be exported on both iOS and Android devices. The instructions differ slightly between operating systems but the overall process is similar.

Do I need extra apps to export stickers?

Most messaging platforms let you export stickers directly without needing third-party apps. Some exceptions like iMessage may require using device storage management tools.

Where do exported stickers get saved?

On Android, stickers usually get saved to internal device storage or external SD card. On iPhone, stickers generally save to the Photos app or iCloud storage.

Can I export stickers I created myself?

If you used a sticker maker app to create custom stickers, you can usually export your own stickers to the device storage through the app’s export option.

Do exported stickers work across different apps?

Stickers exported as image files like PNG can be uploaded and used in other messaging apps. But platform-specific sticker formats like LINE won’t work in other apps.

Is exporting stickers data intensive?

Exporting many large sticker packs can use up considerable bandwidth. It’s best to download stickers over WiFi instead of mobile data.

Conclusion

Exporting stickers from messaging apps opens up fun new possibilities for expressive communication. You can build up a treasure trove of your favorite stickers and use them beyond their original platforms. With the simple exporting steps covered in this guide, you’ll be able to save any cool stickers you come across to your device and always have them conveniently at hand no matter which app you use.