Choosing Sticker Shapes in the Creator

The first step in creating a sticker is choosing its shape. The shape determines the outline of your final sticker—the edge where it gets cut.

You'll find shape options in the left toolbar of the Creator.

Die-Cut (Auto-Trace)

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Die-cut is the most powerful option. Instead of a fixed shape, the sticker outline automatically traces around whatever content you add to the canvas.

How Die-Cut Works

1. You add an image, text, or other elements to the canvas
2. The Creator analyzes your content
3. It generates an outline that follows the shape of your design
4. The outline updates automatically as you move or modify elements

When to Use Die-Cut

• Photos with clear subjects — The outline hugs your subject
• Logos and illustrations — Preserves the unique shape of your design
• Character stickers — Perfect for cartoon or illustration stickers
• Text-only designs — The sticker shape follows your text

Die-Cut Settings

When using die-cut, you get a special setting called Outline Smoothness:

• Lower values (0-25%) — Tighter, more detailed outline that follows every curve
• Medium values (25-50%) — Balanced smoothness, good for most designs
• Higher values (50-100%) — Smoother, more simplified outline

Tip: For complex images with lots of small details, higher smoothness often looks cleaner. For simple shapes, lower smoothness preserves more detail.

Best Results with Die-Cut

• Use images with transparent backgrounds (PNG format)
• Or use the Remove Background feature after uploading
• Keep important details away from the very edges
• Test different smoothness settings to find what looks best

Circle

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A classic, timeless shape. Circles work with almost any design and look clean on any surface.

When to Use Circles

• Logos that fit in round frames
• Portrait photos
• Simple icons or symbols
• Badge-style designs

Circle Properties

Circles maintain a 1:1 aspect ratio. When you adjust the width, the height changes proportionally to keep it perfectly round.

Square (Rounded Rectangle)

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Despite the name, this is actually a rounded rectangle. The corner radius is adjustable, so it can range from sharp corners to fully rounded.

When to Use Squares

• Photos and scenes that need more canvas space
• Text-heavy designs
• Artwork that doesn't fit in circles
• Labels and informational stickers

Corner Radius

The Corner Radius slider (in Design Settings) controls how rounded the corners are:

• 0% — Sharp, 90-degree corners
• 25% — Slightly rounded
• 50% — Nicely rounded (default)
• 75% — Very rounded
• 100% — Fully rounded (becomes pill-shaped or circular depending on proportions)

Custom Shapes (20+ Options)

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Click the star icon to reveal a panel with 20+ additional shapes:

Hearts

• Heart — Classic heart shape
• Broken Heart — Heart split in two

Stars & Diamonds

• Star — Perfect five-point star
• Diamond — Classic diamond/rhombus
• Diamond variations — Different diamond styles

Labels & Tags

• Bookmark — Bookmark shape with pointed bottom
• Label — Tag shape with pointed end
• Label variations — Different label styles

Flags & Banners

• Flag — Waving flag shape
• Flag variations — Different flag styles

Special Shapes

• Airplane — Silhouette of a plane
• Tooth — For dental-themed stickers
• Pine Tree — Evergreen tree silhouette
• Pentagon — Five-sided polygon
• Octagon — Eight-sided polygon (like a stop sign)
• Parallelogram — Slanted rectangle
• Energy/Lightning — Bolt shape
• Comment/Speech Bubble — Chat bubble shape

Using Custom Shapes

1. Hover over (desktop) or tap (mobile) the star icon
2. A panel appears with all available shapes
3. Click any shape to apply it to your sticker
4. The shape becomes your sticker's base

All custom shapes support the same outline and color customizations as basic shapes.

Changing Shapes

You can change your sticker's shape at any time:

1. Simply click a different shape in the toolbar
2. Your content (images, text) stays in place
3. The new shape becomes your sticker base

Your design elements are preserved—only the outer shape changes.

Shape + Content Relationship

The shape defines the boundary of your sticker. Content can be:

• Inside the shape — Fully visible on the final sticker
• Extending beyond the shape — Gets clipped/cut off at the edge

For die-cut stickers, the shape IS the content—there's no fixed boundary.

Related Articles

• Design Settings — Adjust outline, colors, and corner radius
• Working with Images — Add content to your chosen shape
• Tips & Best Practices — Get the best results with different shapes