What the new Stickers folder in Google Photos does
The new Stickers folder in the Google Photos Android app is a dedicated space in the Collections tab that automatically saves every custom sticker you create, so you can quickly find, reuse, and manage your sticker creations without digging through your entire photo library each time. This small change targets a real annoyance for people who like turning their photos into expressive Google Photos stickers for chats in apps such as Google Messages or WhatsApp. Previously, once you generated a sticker from a picture, it was easy to lose track of it among thousands of images. Now, each new sticker is stored in one central album, ready whenever you want to drop a familiar reaction or favorite pet cutout into your next conversation.
Where to find your custom stickers on Android
With the latest Google Photos Android update (version 7.78), a new entry appears under the Android Collections tab named “Stickers.” According to 9to5Google, the folder sits right after the Places map and shows your creations in a reverse‑chronological grid, so the newest stickers are always at the top. Tapping any item opens a simple preview panel, where you can copy the sticker to share it through the system share sheet or delete it if you no longer need it. For users who rely on custom stickers to liven up chats, this layout turns what used to be a hunt through old photos into a two‑tap action. If you do not see the custom stickers folder yet, you may need to update Google Photos and watch for an in‑app prompt explaining that stickers are now saved in Collections.
Closing a six‑month gap with iOS
The new custom stickers folder is more than a quality‑of‑life tweak; it closes an awkward gap between Android and iOS. Google Photos’ long‑press sticker creation first launched on iPhone in August 2025, and iOS users gained the dedicated Stickers category in Collections back in January, months before Android. Google then rolled out sticker creation to Android in February, but without a proper album, users had to recreate or manually search for past stickers. Now that Google Photos stickers on Android also land in a permanent folder, the two platforms finally reach feature parity for this tool. As Android Authority notes, “With this rollout, Google Photos on Android is finally reaching feature parity with iOS devices,” even if the staggered release again shows how Google can favor iOS with certain app updates.
Why a dedicated custom stickers folder matters
On paper, a new album might seem minor, but for heavy sticker users it changes the daily workflow. Having all custom stickers gathered in one place means you no longer waste time recreating the same cutout of a pet, selfie, or meme every time you want to react in a chat. Instead, sticker creation on Android becomes a two‑part loop: generate a sticker from a photo, then rely on the Stickers folder whenever you need it again. This makes Google Photos stickers feel like a proper feature, not a throwaway trick hidden behind long‑press gestures. It also fits with Google’s broader trend of polishing Photos with practical tools, such as recent improvements to exporting large libraries, which show a focus on small updates that remove friction from everyday use.
