What the new Google Photos Stickers collection does
The new Google Photos Stickers collection is a dedicated folder in the Android Collections tab where every custom sticker you create is automatically saved, organized, and made easy to reuse across supported apps without recreating it each time. Google Photos first added custom sticker creation on Android in February, letting users long-press a subject in a picture, cut it out, and send it in Google Messages, WhatsApp, Line, and other chat apps. Until now, those creations were more ephemeral: effective, but scattered and hard to reuse. With the latest Google Photos update, version 7.78, Android users get a central custom stickers folder that keeps their creations in one place. That means your favorite reaction faces, pets, and inside jokes are always available, synced to your library, and ready to drop into conversations whenever you need them.
Where to find the Stickers folder in the Android collections tab
On Android, the new Stickers folder lives inside the Google Photos Android collections tab, alongside familiar sections like Albums and the Places map. According to Digital Trends, the folder appears just after the Places map and presents your Google Photos stickers in a reverse-chronological grid, so the newest creations sit at the top for quick access. Tapping any sticker opens a preview panel, where you can copy it to the system share sheet, send it into your favorite messaging app, or delete it if you no longer need it. 9to5Google’s findings, cited by multiple outlets, indicate the feature is tied to Google Photos version 7.78 and is rolling out broadly. An in-app banner reading “Stickers you create are automatically saved inside Collections” signals that the custom stickers folder is now active on your account.
Closing the six-month gap with iOS
This Google Photos update is about more than a tidy custom stickers folder; it finally brings Android feature parity with iOS after a six-month gap. Sticker creation itself launched on iPhone back in August, long before arriving on Android in February, and iOS users have enjoyed a dedicated Stickers category in Collections since January. Android Authority notes that “with this rollout, Google Photos on Android is finally reaching feature parity with iOS devices.” For once, Android users were left waiting while the iOS app gained a polished way to manage Google Photos stickers. The delayed rollout underlines a recurring pattern where some Google Photos features debut on iPhone first. Still, this release closes that chapter: whether you are on Android or iOS, custom stickers now behave the same way, with a persistent home inside Collections.
Why the custom stickers folder matters in daily use
A dedicated Google Photos stickers folder might sound like a minor tweak, but it solves a real annoyance for regular sticker senders. Previously, if you loved a particular cutout of your dog or a friend’s reaction face, you had to recreate it each time from the source photo. Now, every sticker is captured once and stored in the Android collections tab, ready to reuse as often as you like. Android Authority calls it a “quality-of-life improvement,” and that sums it up: fewer repeated edits, faster reactions in chat, and less friction between your photo library and messaging apps. It also fits into a broader pattern of Google Photos updates aimed at convenience, like recent improvements to exporting large libraries. For users who live in messaging apps, this small change tightens the loop between snapping a photo, turning it into a sticker, and dropping it into conversations.
Rollout status and how to get the Google Photos update
The Stickers collection is rolling out gradually, so not every Android phone will show the custom stickers folder immediately. Both Android Police and Android Authority report that the feature is tied to Google Photos version 7.78, but Google is enabling it on the server side, which means timing can vary by device. According to Android Authority, some phones like the vivo X300 FE and Galaxy S25 FE did not show the folder at first, while a colleague’s Pixel 10 Pro XL did, even on the same version. To improve your chances, update Google Photos from the Play Store and then check the Collections tab for a new Stickers entry or an in-app message about stickers being saved in Collections. If you do not see it yet, you are likely in the tail end of the rollout and should watch for the folder to appear over the coming days.
