# How to make a video sticker from a video

To make a video sticker, send a video, a GIF or a round video note to the free bot @StickerMakerFromPhotoBot — it turns the first 3 seconds into a video sticker and adds it to your personal pack. The bot does the WEBM conversion, the 512 px size and the 256 KB limit for you.

- Time: **~2 min**
- Cost: **Free: 15 stickers and 5 video stickers a day**
- Bot: **[@StickerMakerFromPhotoBot](https://handybots.tools/en/bots/stickermakerfromphotobot/) **

[Open in Telegram: @StickerMakerFromPhotoBot](https://t.me/StickerMakerFromPhotoBot?start=s_web_en_videosticker)

Main guide: [How to make a sticker from a photo in one minute](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/photo-to-sticker/)

## Step by step

1. **Trim the moment you want** —  The sticker uses about the first 3 seconds of the video. Trim the clip in your phone's gallery so it starts at the right moment.
2. **Open the bot** —  Tap **Open in Telegram**, then **Start** in the chat with @StickerMakerFromPhotoBot.
3. **Send the clip** —  Send the video, a GIF or a round video note (up to 20 MB). No buttons are needed.
4. **Get the sticker** —  The bot replies **✅ Sticker added to your pack** with the count. Tap **📦 Open pack** and **Add stickers** to use it in any chat.

What the bot makes vs. Telegram's requirements for video stickers

|  | Telegram requires | @StickerMakerFromPhotoBot makes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | WEBM, VP9 codec | WEBM, VP9 |
| Size | One side exactly 512 px | One side 512 px, proportions kept |
| Length | Up to 3 seconds | About the first 3 seconds |
| Sound | No audio stream | Sound removed |
| File size | Up to 256 KB | Quality lowered until it fits |

## Video stickers and photo stickers

Photo stickers get their background removed and a white outline; video stickers keep the whole frame. Both go into the same personal pack, which can hold up to 120 stickers. Use /emoji 😎 before sending to choose the emoji for new stickers.

## About the bot

[**Sticker Maker**](https://handybots.tools/en/bots/stickermakerfromphotobot/) @StickerMakerFromPhotoBot
Yes. 15 stickers and 5 video stickers a day are free.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is it free?**

Yes. You can make 5 video stickers and 15 photo stickers a day for free.

**Can I make a video sticker from a GIF?**

Yes. GIFs and round video notes work the same way as videos.

**Why is my video sticker blurry?**

A video sticker must fit into 256 KB. For busy or fast scenes the bot lowers the quality to fit; short, calm clips look sharper.

**Which video sizes are accepted?**

Files up to 20 MB and up to 4K resolution.

[Open in Telegram: @StickerMakerFromPhotoBot](https://t.me/StickerMakerFromPhotoBot?start=s_web_en_videosticker)

## Related guides

- [How to make a sticker from a photo in one minute](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/photo-to-sticker/)
- [**All guides**](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/)

Source: https://handybots.tools/en/guides/video-sticker-from-video/