How to install Telegram stickers in WhatsApp?

How to install Telegram stickers in WhatsApp - briefly?

To use Telegram stickers in WhatsApp, you need to convert the sticker pack from Telegram format (.tgstickers) to WhatsApp format (.zip). Simply rename the .tgstickers file extension to .zip and then upload it to WhatsApp as a new sticker pack.

How to install Telegram stickers in WhatsApp - in detail?

To install Telegram stickers in WhatsApp, you will need to follow a detailed process that involves downloading the sticker packs from Telegram and then converting them into a format compatible with WhatsApp. This guide will walk you through each step:

1. Download Telegram Stickers:

   • Open the Telegram app on your device.
   • Search for or navigate to the sticker pack you want to install.
   • Tap on the sticker pack to view all available stickers within it.
   • To download the entire pack, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Save to File." This will save the sticker pack as a .zip file on your device.

2. Extract the Sticker Pack:

   • Locate the downloaded .zip file in your device's file manager or downloads folder.
   • Extract the contents of the .zip file to access the individual stickers and their metadata (usually stored in a .json file).

3. Convert Telegram Stickers for WhatsApp:

   • WhatsApp supports static images as stickers, so you will need to convert the extracted files into PNG format if they are not already.
   • Rename each image file to match the corresponding name in the .json metadata file. Ensure that the names do not contain any special characters or spaces.

4. Create a WhatsApp Sticker Pack:

   • Open your preferred text editor (such as Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on macOS) and create a new .txt file.
   • Copy and paste the following JSON structure into the .txt file:

     {
     "stickers": [
      {
      "emoji": ":)",
      "name": "Sticker1",
      "imageFile": "sticker1.png"
      },
      {
      "emoji": ":D",
      "name": "Sticker2",
      "imageFile": "sticker2.png"
      }]
     }

   • Replace the content of the JSON structure with the metadata from your extracted Telegram sticker pack. Ensure that each sticker has a unique name and corresponding image file.
   • Save the .txt file as "stickers.json" in the same folder where you placed the PNG images.

5. Install Stickers on WhatsApp:

   • Open the WhatsApp app on your device.
   • Navigate to a chat or contact and tap on the emoji icon (?) in the text input field.
   • Select the "Sticker" tab at the bottom of the screen.
   • Tap on the "+" icon in the upper right corner and select "Create Sticker Pack."
   • Choose a name for your sticker pack and add an icon image (this can be one of the PNG images from your converted files).
   • WhatsApp will automatically scan the folder containing your stickers.json file and import all the stickers listed in the JSON metadata.

6. Use Your New Stickers:

   • Once imported, you should see your new sticker pack listed among your available sticker packs in WhatsApp.
   • You can now use these stickers in any chat or conversation by selecting them from the sticker tab.

By following these detailed steps, you will be able to successfully install and use Telegram stickers in WhatsApp. This process allows you to expand your collection of stickers and add more variety to your conversations.