Telegram stickers must have one side of exactly 512 pixels, and a 512x512 square is the safest choice. Upload your artwork below, crop it, and download a file that Telegram sticker bots will accept without complaint.
| Required size | One side exactly 512 pixels |
|---|---|
| Recommended | 512 x 512 pixels |
| Format | PNG or WebP with transparency |
| Maximum file size | 512 KB |
| Background | Must be transparent |
| Upload via | The official Telegram sticker bot |
Telegram is stricter than most platforms here: at least one dimension has to be exactly 512 pixels, and the file must be a PNG or WebP with a transparent background. Getting either wrong means the sticker bot rejects the upload outright.
A Telegram sticker must have at least one side of exactly 512 pixels. A 512 x 512 square is the most reliable choice.
Usually because neither side is exactly 512 pixels, the background is not transparent, or the file is over 512 KB.
Yes. Stickers sit on top of the chat wallpaper, so a solid background looks like a pasted rectangle.
Yes, as long as one side is exactly 512 pixels. For example 512 x 384 is valid, but 500 x 500 is not.