Last updated: April 28, 2026

Telegram Image Size Cheat Sheet 2026

Q: What size are Telegram stickers?

Telegram stickers must have one side exactly 512 pixels, with the other side being 512 pixels or less. Static stickers can use PNG or WebP, and the maximum size is 512 KB. Transparent backgrounds are supported and recommended.

Q: How do I make a Telegram sticker?

Here's how: Open your image in FastEdit, select the Telegram Sticker preset, and it will resize to 512x512 WebP. Export the file, then open @Stickers bot in Telegram, use /newpack, and upload your stickers to create a pack.

Q: What are Telegram video stickers?

Video stickers are animated stickers in WebM format using VP9 codec. They must be 512x512 pixels, under 256 KB, up to 3 seconds long, 30 FPS, and contain no audio stream. They play automatically and loop in chat.

Q: What is the Telegram custom emoji size?

Telegram static custom emoji images must be exactly 100x100 pixels in PNG or WebP format. Animated custom emoji follow Telegram's separate TGS or WebM requirements: TGS animations are 512x512 and under 64 KB; WebM emoji are 100x100, VP9, no audio, and under 256 KB.

Q: Does Telegram compress photos?

Yes. Telegram compresses photos and downscales them to a maximum of 1280 pixels on the longest side. To send full-resolution images, use the "Send as File" option instead of the photo picker.

Telegram stickers must be exactly 512 pixels on one side with the other side at 512 pixels or less, saved as PNG or WebP under 512 KB. Video stickers use WebM with VP9 encoding under 256 KB. FastEdit handles all the resizing and conversion automatically so you can go from any image to a ready-to-upload sticker in seconds.

Start editing Telegram Sticker

Pick this preset, drop your file, and FastEdit starts from the Telegram Sticker dimensions, format, and file-size target.

Telegram Image Size Cheat Sheet

Sticker

512x512 PNG / WebP Max 512 KB

Standard static sticker. One side must be exactly 512px, the other 512px or less. Transparent backgrounds are supported.

Open Telegram Sticker preset →

Video Sticker

512x512 WebM (VP9) Max 256 KB

Animated sticker using video. Must be VP9 encoded WebM, up to 3 seconds long, 30 FPS, with no audio stream.

Open Telegram Video Sticker preset →

Custom Emoji

100x100 PNG / WebP Max 512 KB

Static custom emoji image. Exactly 100x100 pixels in PNG or WebP format. Animated emoji use Telegram's TGS or WebM requirements instead.

Open Telegram Custom Emoji preset →

Photo

1280x1280 JPEG Max 10 MB

Maximum resolution for photos sent via Telegram. Images larger than 1280px on the longest side are automatically downscaled by the app.

Open Telegram Photo preset →

What can you create for Telegram?

Use these rows when you know the asset you need but not the exact settings. Each one points to the matching FastEdit workflow.

How to prepare Telegram Sticker

Open FastEdit with the Telegram Sticker preset selected, drop your file, then export to this row's target: 512x512, PNG / WebP, max 512 KB.

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Open Telegram Sticker preset →

How to prepare Telegram Video Sticker

Open FastEdit with the Telegram Video Sticker preset selected, drop your file, then export to this row's target: 512x512, WebM (VP9), max 256 KB.

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Open Telegram Video Sticker preset →

How to prepare Telegram Custom Emoji

Open FastEdit with the Telegram Custom Emoji preset selected, drop your file, then export to this row's target: 100x100, PNG / WebP, max 512 KB.

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Open Telegram Custom Emoji preset →

How to prepare Telegram Photo

Open FastEdit with the Telegram Photo preset selected, drop your file, then export to this row's target: 1280x1280, JPEG, max 10 MB.

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Open Telegram Photo preset →

Before you upload

Telegram stickers need a transparent background: use WebP format to preserve the alpha channel.
Video stickers and video emoji must be VP9 WebM files with no audio track and should loop seamlessly.
Create sticker packs of at least 3 stickers before publishing through the @Stickers bot.
Use bold outlines and high contrast in sticker art: they render at small sizes in chat.

FAQ

What size are Telegram stickers?

How do I make a Telegram sticker?

What are Telegram video stickers?

What is the Telegram custom emoji size?

Does Telegram compress photos?