Creating custom stickers for Telegram is a great way to personalize your chats and share your unique style with friends. The process is straightforward, thanks to the official Telegram Stickers bot. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you create your own static sticker pack.

1. Prepare Your Images
Before you start, you'll need to create or gather the images you want to turn into stickers. To ensure they look great and function properly, make sure they meet Telegram's requirements:

Format: PNG or WEBP file with a transparent background.

Dimensions: One side of the image must be exactly 512 pixels, while the other side can be 512 pixels or less.

Size: Each file must be under 512 KB.

Design: For best results, use a simple design with a white stroke and a black shadow to make your sticker stand out on different chat backgrounds. You can use image editing software like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Pixlr, or even a mobile sticker maker app to prepare your files.

2. Start the Conversation with the Stickers Bot
The entire process is managed through a bot on Telegram.

Open Telegram and search for the @Stickers bot.

Tap on the bot to start a new chat.

Send the command /start to see a list of available commands.

3. Create a New Sticker Pack
Send the command /newpack to the bot.

The bot will ask you to name your new sticker pack. Type the name you want (e.g., "My Awesome Stickers") and send it.

4. Upload Your Stickers
The bot will now prompt you to send the first sticker file. Important: To ensure the image is not compressed, you must send it as a file and not as a photo. On most desktop and mobile clients, you can do this by using the "Attach File" or "Document" option, not the "Gallery" or "Photo" option.

Select the first PNG or WEBP file you prepared and send it.

5. Assign Emojis
After you send the sticker, the bot will ask you to assign an emoji (or a few emojis) that correspond to it. This is how Telegram's sticker suggestion feature works.

Choose one or two emojis that best represent the sticker's emotion or meaning and send them to the bot.

6. Add More Stickers
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for every sticker you want to add to your pack. You can add up to 120 stickers in a single pack.

7. Publish Your Sticker Pack
Once you've added all the stickers you want, send the command /publish to the bot.

The bot will ask you if you want to add an icon for your sticker pack.

Optional: If you want a custom icon, create a 100x100 pixel PNG or WEBP file with a transparent background and send it as a file.

Skip: If you don't want a custom icon, send the command /skip. The bot will automatically use your first sticker as the pack icon.

Finally, the bot will ask you to provide a short name for your sticker pack. This name will be used in the shareable link. Choose a short, unique name without spaces (e.g., MyAwesomeStickers). If the name is already taken, the bot will ask you to choose a different one.

8. Share Your Stickers!
The bot will send you a link to your newly published sticker pack.

You can now click on the link to view your pack and share it with your friends. They can click the "Add Stickers" button to add your custom pack to their own collections.

Tips for Creating Great Stickers:
Be Creative: Use photos of your pets, drawings, memes, or inside jokes to make your stickers personal and fun.

Consistency: A consistent art style or theme will make your sticker pack feel more cohesive and professional.

Use the Right Tools: While many apps can help, using a desktop image editor often provides more control over transparency, resizing, and outlines.

Manage Your Pack: You can use the @Stickers bot to manage your packs later. Commands like /addsticker, /delsticker, and /ordersticker allow you to make changes to your published sticker sets.