While Google Photos is a powerful tool for organizing and editing photos, it does not currently offer a built-in feature to directly add stickers to pictures within the app's standard editing suite. However, you can easily add stickers using other photo editing applications on your device and then view these edited photos seamlessly within your Google Photos library.
The process involves using a dedicated photo editor to add the stickers and then saving the modified image, which Google Photos will then display.
Steps to Add Stickers and View in Google Photos
Based on common methods and the provided reference, here's how you can add stickers to your photos and see them in Google Photos:
- Use another Photo Editing App: Utilize a third-party photo editing app installed on your smartphone or tablet. Apps like Samsung Gallery (as mentioned in the reference), Google's own Snapseed, or various other photo editors available on app stores often include sticker features.
- Open the Photo: Open the photo you want to edit within your chosen editing app.
- Access Sticker Tools: Look for an "Edit" option, and then find tools related to adding graphics, decorations, or specifically "Stickers."
- Select and Add Stickers: Choose from the available sticker libraries and add the desired stickers to your picture.
- Position and Adjust: As the reference notes, "And then you can drag it around in your picture to position it where you want." Most apps allow you to resize, rotate, and move stickers precisely.
- Save the Edited Photo: Once you are happy with the placement and look of the stickers, Save the edited photo. The reference states, "And save and this picture will be saved to your phone...". This step is crucial as it creates a new version of your photo with the stickers applied.
- View in Google Photos: After saving, the edited picture will be stored on your device. Since Google Photos syncs photos from your device folders, "this picture will be saved to your phone and viewable on google. Photos you." Open your Google Photos app, and the newly saved version with stickers should appear in your library, usually within the date you saved it.
This method allows you to leverage the editing capabilities of other apps while still using Google Photos for organization, backup, and viewing.
Summary Table:
| Action | Tool Used | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Add Stickers | Other Photo Editing App (e.g., Samsung Gallery) | Photo with stickers applied |
| Position Stickers | Editing App Interface | Stickers placed as desired |
| Save Edited Photo | Editing App Function | New image file created on device |
| View Photo with Stickers | Google Photos App | Edited photo appears in your library |
By following these steps, you can successfully add stickers to your pictures and enjoy them within your Google Photos collection.
