Putting an emoji on a photo in Whatsapp is easy and can help add some fun or expressiveness to your images before sending them. In just a few taps, you can overlay a smiling face, heart, celebratory emoji, or any of hundreds of others available.
Ways to Add an Emoji to a Photo
There are a couple different ways to put an emoji sticker on a photo in Whatsapp for both iOS and Android devices. The main methods are:
- Use the built-in Whatsapp emoji sticker function
- Add an emoji from your keyboard
- Use a third party emoji app
Below we’ll go over steps for each approach to inserting an emoji over a photo before sending it through Whatsapp.
Use Whatsapp’s Emoji Sticker Function
The simplest way to put an emoji on a photo is by using the emoji sticker function built into Whatsapp.
Here are the steps:
- Open the Whatsapp chat where you want to send the photo
- Tap the attachment icon (paperclip or + symbol)
- Select the photo you want to add an emoji to from your phone’s gallery
- With the photo selected and preview open, tap the emoji icon at the top
- Browse the emoji stickers and select the one you want to overlay
- Pinch and drag to resize the emoji sticker and move it where desired
- Tap send to share the photo with the emoji sticker in chat
This provides a quick way to put common emoji stickers like smiles, hearts, celebrations, animals, and more on a photo before sending to family and friends.
Add an Emoji from Your Keyboard
If you want to put a specific emoji from your keyboard on a photo, that’s easy too:
- Open the Whatsapp chat and select the photo to send
- Tap the text/caption field below the photo preview
- Open your phone’s keyboard and find the emoji you want
- Tap to add that emoji to the caption section
- Pinch/zoom and drag the emoji over the photo to position it
- Tap send to share the photo with the emoji placed on it
This lets you overlay any emoji from your keyboard, giving you more flexibility.
Use a Third Party Emoji App
There are various emoji apps and sticker makers you can download to gain access to large libraries of emojis, customized stickers, and stylish text to put on your Whatsapp photos. Just add the stickers or text from those apps to your photo before sending.
Some top third party emoji apps include:
- Bitmoji
- Memoji
- Snappables
- Sticker Maker
- Sticker.ly
To use:
- Download one of the emoji apps above that fits your needs
- Open the app and browse the emoji, sticker, or text options
- Select the emoji/sticker graphic or customized text style you want
- Follow app instructions to save the emoji/sticker to your camera roll
- Go to your Whatsapp chat and attach the photo to send
- Open your phone’s gallery and select the emoji graphic you saved earlier
- Layer the emoji sticker or text over the Whatsapp photo
- Adjust sizing and placement, then hit send
With the huge libraries of emojis, stickers, and text available in third party apps, you can take your Whatsapp photo decorating to the next level.
Tips for Adding Emojis to Photos
Here are some tips to help you add emojis and stickers to your Whatsapp photos like a pro:
- Make sure the emoji or sticker suits the photo’s mood and context
- Size the sticker appropriately – don’t cover up key parts of the photo
- Use contrasting emoji colors that stand out on the photo
- Try out font styles and text with sticker apps to find creative looks
- Experiment with positioning emojis in different areas of the photo
- Stick to 1-2 emojis maximum – don’t overdo it
- Use emojis sparingly – they work best to accent a great photo
Choose Emojis That Fit the Photo
Pick emojis and stickers that make sense for the specific photo you want to send. A happy face or celebration emoji works great for vacation pics. Hearts and kiss marks are perfect for couple photos. Scared or shocked emojis can be funny for weird pics. Match the emoji’s implied emotion or meaning to the photo content.
Size Appropriately
Make sure to resize the emoji sticker or text so it’s legible, but not too dominating. You generally want the emoji to accent your photo, not become the main focus. Use a pinch/zoom gesture to shrink or enlarge the emoji graphic or text box so it’s sized well compared to key photo elements.
Use Contrasting Colors
Pick emoji stickers or text colors that contrast well with the main colors of your photo. This helps the emoji stand out. For example, bright red, yellow, or white emojis tend to stand out nicely on darker photos. Dark blue or purple emojis can work better on light backgrounds. Just make sure there’s enough contrast for the emoji to be clearly visible.
Get Creative with Styles and Placement
Take advantage of all the diverse emoji art styles and option for placing emojis in different spots on your photo. Try out emojis with different expressions. Use sticker apps to access stylized text, shapes, and colorful art. Position the emoji in unexpected areas like down in a corner or floating above. Have fun finding unique ways to decorate your Whatsapp photos.
Stick to 1-2 Emojis
Resist the urge to cover the entire picture with lots of emojis. A couple emojis applied artfully will look much better than going overboard. Too many stickers will just clutter the photo and compete too much with the main subject. One well-chosen emoji hits the right balance.
Use Emojis Sparingly
Emojis are great for accenting your Whatsapp photos, but they shouldn’t dominate the conversation. Most of the time your pics will look best on their own without embellishment. Save emoji stickers for adding a bit of fun or emphasis to your very best photos. Less is often more when it comes to emojis.
Troubleshooting Problems Adding Emojis
Having trouble getting your emoji to show up properly on your Whatsapp photo? Here are some common issues and fixes.
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Emoji appears too small | Pinch outwards to enlarge the emoji |
| Emoji is too large | Pinch inwards to shrink the emoji |
| Emoji keeps moving around | Make sure to lift your finger off the emoji before sending the photo |
| Emoji overlaps an important part of the photo | Drag the emoji to a new area of the photo |
| Emoji blends in too much | Change the emoji color to contrast better with the photo |
With a bit of practice, you’ll get the hang of adding emoji stickers to your Whatsapp photos quickly and easily.
Conclusion
Personalizing your Whatsapp photos with fun emojis or stickers is simple on both iPhones and Android phones. Take advantage of built-in Whatsapp emoji tools, your keyboard, or third party apps to overlay graphics and text. Make sure to size, position, and color the emoji appropriately for the photo. With just a few taps, you can add some extra personality that your friends and family will love.
