Apple has released iOS 17 today, following the announcement of the new iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at the “Wonderlust” event last week. One of the notable features of the new OS is the ability to turn photos and live images into Live Stickers to send in Messages.
Live Stickers is an update to the tap-and-lift feature introduced in iOS 16, which allows you to crop the background of photos and live photos. With the new feature, you can now add effects to the clipped images and save them as attachments in the Messages app drawer.
Here’s how to turn your photos into stickers to send in Messages.
How to create Live Stickers in iOS 17
1. Open Messages on your iPhone.
2. Sign in to a conversation and tap the plus sign (+) next to the text field.
3. Tap Stickers.
4. Tap the folded circle near the top right corner of the Stickers app.
5. Tap the big plus sign (+). This will open your Photos.
6. Select the photo or image you want to turn into a sticker. Your iPhone will automatically remove the background of the photo.
7. If you’re satisfied with the stickers, tap Add a Sticker in the upper right corner of the screen.
Make sure to select the curved circle (highlighted above) to create your stickers.
Your Live Sticker will be automatically added to the Stickers app in Messages, and you’ll have the options to Do it again, Add Results, or Remove it within the Stickers app. Choosing Add Results will give your sticker a white outline to make it look like a sticker.
According to Apple, you can use your new Live Sticker anywhere you can find emojis, including other apps and Apple devices that aren’t compatible with iOS 17. However, I tried using Live Stickers on the messaging app Slack, and my sticker had a white background. So, you might encounter issues when using Live Stickers outside of Apple apps and devices.
For more information about iOS 17, check out the latest version of the OS and compatibility with your iPhone.
Check this out: We tested iOS 17 ourselves and we’re impressed so far
