To turn a video into an animated WhatsApp sticker, select it in Stiko, choose the clip and export the animated pack. With the latest update you can quickly create moving stickers from videos in your gallery or screen recordings, without extracting frames by hand.
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An animated sticker conveys a reaction that a still image can't capture. But the space is small and the file has to stay within WhatsApp's limits. That's why it pays to pick the right moment, crop the framing and preview the motion before exporting.
1. Choose a video that works at a small size
Look for a clip where the main action fills a good part of the frame. If the person or object is far away, the result may lose detail once it's shrunk to sticker size. Avoid very fast camera movements and scenes with tiny text.
If the motion you want appears in an app, you can make a screen recording. It's best to start a moment before the action and stop a moment after: that gives you room to choose the start and the end. Make sure you're allowed to use the content.
2. Select the clip and the framing
Open Stiko's animated sticker feature and import the video. Trim the segment so it shows a single idea: a gesture, a look or a reaction. Long clips become hard to read as a quick reply. Also check the square framing and leave some space around the subject so nothing important gets cut off.
Preview the loop. If the jump between the last and the first frame is distracting, shorten the segment or find another starting point. The goal isn't to keep the whole video, but to make a reaction that's understood instantly.
3. Save and export the animated pack
Save the sticker and add it to an animated pack. From Stiko, start the export to WhatsApp and confirm adding it there. If the pack doesn't appear, check that you're using a recent version of WhatsApp and try the export again from Stiko.
WhatsApp's official requirements for third-party stickers state that animated stickers must be 512 × 512 pixels, take up no more than 500 KB and last no longer than 10 seconds. Stiko prepares the file for export; if a warning appears, check the clip and the result. Requirements checked on September 26, 2026.
Tips to make it look better
- One reaction per sticker: clips with several actions are usually hard to follow.
- Contrast: check how it looks on light and dark backgrounds.
- Little text: one large word reads better than a small sentence.
- Clean loop: try to keep the end and the start from jumping abruptly.
- Sharp original file: a blurry recording won't gain detail when it becomes a sticker.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a TikTok video?
You can select a video or screen recording you have permission to use. The guide to animated TikTok stickers for WhatsApp explains how to capture a reaction and what to do if it's in the comments.
Why doesn't the pack appear in WhatsApp?
Saving the pack in Stiko and adding it to WhatsApp are separate steps. Start the export and confirm adding it in WhatsApp. If it still doesn't appear, see the guide to sticker export problems.
Can I use a screenshot for an animated sticker?
Not if you want to keep the motion. A screenshot is a still image. Use a video or a screen recording. If what you need is to separate several still drawings, see the screenshots-to-packs guide.
Can I mix still and animated stickers in the same pack?
WhatsApp describes separate requirements for still and animated packs. Keep each type in its own pack to avoid compatibility problems.
Is my video sent to Stiko's cloud?
The video is processed on the device. Read the privacy policy to learn which app services do use an Internet connection.
Turn your video into an animated sticker
Pick a video in Stiko, prepare the clip and export the pack to WhatsApp.