How to create stickers with Microsoft AI

To create stickers using Microsoft Designer AI, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Microsoft Designer application

   Head over to the official Microsoft Designer website or open the Microsoft Designer app if you already have it installed. Sign in with your Microsoft account to access all the features. On the home screen, select the type of project you want to create. Look for an option related to stickers or select a blank option to start from scratch (I chose stickers). You can also choose a pre-made sticker template that most closely matches the idea you have in mind. Microsoft Designer AI can suggest designs based on a text description (as I did in screen 2). Type in a brief description of what you want the sticker to represent. Click “Generate.” Wait a few moments and a few options will appear. Choose the one you like best and click “Save.”

   

2. Adjust and improve with AI suggestions

   Once you’ve chosen a base design or the AI ​​has generated some options, customize the sticker to your liking. Add or edit elements like text, images, emojis, shapes, and styles. The AI ​​Designer can automatically suggest adjustments to colors, fonts, and other visual elements that complement the design. Next, I took a photo of myself from the gallery and did the same process, changing other elements and styles. Once it looks the way you want, just save it.

3. Save and export your sticker

   After clicking “Save”, choose the appropriate export format. For stickers, the PNG format with a transparent background is ideal. You can save the sticker to your device or share it directly on messaging platforms and social networks. Figure 2 shows the design saved on your device. You can then also add it to a message, for example on Whatsapp (Figure 3) and include other text and drawing elements.
   

4. How to Use Sticker Creator on Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard

   Go to your mobile device's app store (Google Play Store for Android or App Store for iOS). Search for Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard and install the app. Once installed, open the SwiftKey app. Follow the on-screen instructions to set it as your device's default keyboard. Allow all necessary permissions for the keyboard to work properly.
   Open a messaging app (like WhatsApp or Telegram). Tap in the text area to open the SwiftKey Keyboard. On the keyboard, tap the sticker icon or emoji icon (usually located near the space bar or next to the emoji button).
   In the stickers or emojis menu, look for the “Sticker Creator” option. If you type the sticker you want on the keyboard, the options will appear and you can save them. SwiftKey’s AI will process the image and automatically create a set of personalized stickers. You can add text, emojis, or other elements to customize your stickers as you wish. Share these stickers directly to your WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging apps.