WhatsApp Adds Giphy Library and AI Sticker Generation

by Kay Lee

WhatsApp has announced several exciting updates, introducing new tools to personalize and enhance messaging through stickers. One of the key updates is the integration of the Giphy library, allowing users to search and share animated stickers directly from WhatsApp. This feature enables quick access to trending and fun stickers without leaving the app, and searches can be performed using text or emoji.

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Initially, this feature will be available exclusively to groups within WhatsApp Communities—a service launched in November 2022 that links groups under a single umbrella for better connectivity.
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In addition to the Giphy integration, Android users can now enjoy the custom sticker maker feature, previously only available on iOS. This tool allows users to create personalized stickers by cropping photos, adding text, or drawing. Once created, these stickers are saved for easy access and sharing.

Another standout feature is the introduction of AI-generated stickers. Available only in the U.S. for now, the AI tool allows users to generate stickers based on text prompts, adding a new layer of creativity to conversations. WhatsApp also made it easier to organize sticker packs, allowing users to move or delete stickers by holding them down in the sticker tray.