You cannot make stickers on Discord mobile by uploading them directly through the app. The Discord mobile app does not support custom sticker uploads, so you need a workaround using a desktop browser or server management tools to make stickers on Discord mobile.
Can you really make stickers on Discord mobile?
The short answer is no, not directly. Discord's official documentation confirms that uploading custom stickers is not supported through the mobile application. However, you can still create and upload custom stickers to your server by using a mobile browser in desktop mode or a computer. This workaround lets you design stickers on your phone and then upload them through a browser interface.
What you need before you start
To upload custom stickers, you must own a Discord server or have a role with the "Manage Expressions" permission. Your server also needs to be boosted to at least Level 1 to unlock custom sticker slots. Without these two conditions, you cannot upload any custom stickers regardless of how you access Discord.
Step 1: Design your sticker on your phone
Use a mobile image editing app to create your sticker. Custom stickers must have an exact image resolution of 320x320 pixels, though Discord recommends a sticker size of 512x512 pixels for best results. Static stickers must be uploaded as PNG files with a transparent background. Keep the file size under 512KB. Many free apps like Canva or Pixlr can handle these requirements; Procreate is a popular choice for creating stickers on iOS devices, and Adobe Photoshop and GIMP are options for creating stickers. Export sticker as PNG to preserve transparency. Save the finished PNG file to your device's photo library.
Step 2: Upload your sticker using a desktop browser
This is the workaround that makes the process possible. Navigate to your Discord server, go to Server Settings, then select Stickers. Tap the smiley face icon to access the emoji menu, then select the '+' button to add a new sticker. Click the upload button, choose your PNG file from your device, assign an associated Unicode emoji for sticker suggestions and easier discoverability, and optionally add a text description to assist users with screen readers. You can give your sticker a name to make it easier to find in the future. Confirm the upload to add the sticker to your server.
Understanding server boosting and sticker slots
All Discord servers initially have 5 sticker slots available. Server Boosting increases this number: Level 1 provides 15 slots, Level 2 provides 30 slots, and Level 3 provides 60 slots. Discord Nitro subscriptions include two server boosts that can be used to unlock more slots. If a server's boost level drops, any stickers uploaded beyond the new limit will become unusable until the boost level is restored or stickers are removed. This is a key consideration for Discord user and server management, as maintaining boost levels directly affects your sticker library.
Creating animated stickers for Discord
Animated stickers can be uploaded as APNG, GIF, or Lottie files. The upload process is identical to static stickers, use the same desktop browser method, same 320x320 pixel resolution, and same 512KB file size limit. Animated stickers also require an associated Unicode emoji and accept an optional text description.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use images from my phone's gallery to create stickers?
Yes, most image editing apps allow you to import photos from your gallery. Crop the image to 320x320 pixels, remove the background to create transparency, and export as a PNG under 512KB.
What happens if my server loses its boost level after I upload stickers?
Any stickers uploaded beyond the new, lower slot limit become unusable. They remain in your server but cannot be sent until you either restore the boost level or remove enough stickers to fit within the available slots.
Can I upload stickers to someone else's server?
Only if you have a role with the "Manage Expressions" permission on that server. Otherwise, you must ask the server owner or an admin to upload the stickers for you.
Do animated stickers require a different upload process?
No. The upload process is identical for static and animated stickers. The only difference is the file format, use APNG, GIF, or Lottie for animated stickers instead of PNG.
How can I see stickers I've used recently?
Tap the clock icon in the sticker menu to view your sticker history.
