Step-by-step guide to creating custom selfie stickers on Instagram

Balasahana Suresh
📌 Requirements

Instagram app updated to the latest version

A smartphone (iOS or Android)

Selfie/photo you want to turn into a sticker

🛠 Step 1: Open instagram Stories or Reels

Open the Instagram app.

Tap the + icon → select Story or Reel.

Take a new selfie or choose a photo from your gallery.

🛠 Step 2: Open the Sticker Tool

Tap the Sticker icon (smiley data-face) at the top.

You’ll see multiple sticker options: location, GIF, poll, etc.

Select ‘Add Yours’ or ‘Photo Sticker’ depending on your version.

🛠 Step 3: Convert Selfie into Sticker

Tap the camera icon inside stickers → take a selfie.

Instagram will automatically cut out your data-face/body to make a sticker (transparent background).

You can redata-size, rotate, and move it anywhere on the story/reel.

Tip: Use multiple selfies or expressions to create a mini sticker pack for your story.

🛠 Step 4: Customize Your Sticker

  • Draw on it: Use the pen tool to add doodles.
  • Add text: Tap Aa → write messages or captions.
  • Add effects: Tap Sparkle, Glitch, or other filters to enhance your sticker.
🛠 Step 5: Save & Use Later

Once your sticker is ready, tap Send to → Your Story.

To reuse the sticker later, tap Sticker tray → your custom stickers will appear under Recently Used.

💡 Extra Tips

  • Use good lighting for clear selfies.
  • Experiment with expressions, props, or data-face filters to make your stickers fun.
  • You can also use apps like Canva, PicsArt, or Bazaart to create full custom PNG stickers and upload them on Instagram.
 

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