Photo Sticker Printing your favourite pictures, ready to stick
Photo sticker printing turns the pictures on your phone or camera into stickers you can hand out, stick on or keep. Pet portraits, wedding snaps, family faces, product shots and team photos all work, printed in full colour and cut to a simple shape or around the subject. We check every image first so it prints sharply at your chosen size.
- Full colour print from your own photographs
- Cut as circles, rectangles or around the subject
- Free check of image quality before printing
Free quote · 10-12 working days from the day you approve your digital proof
Your photos, printed - PDF proof firstNothing prints until you approve it
- Free artwork reviewYour file checked before production
- Custom sizes & shapesMade to your dimensions
- UK-wide delivery10-12 working days from proof approval
Explore related sticker types
Photo stickers combine well with several other categories. These pages cover the closest matches.
Full colour stickers
How CMYK print reproduces photographs.
View Full Colour Sticker PrintingCustom shape stickers
Cut around the outline of your subject.
View Custom Shape StickersPersonal stickers
Stickers made just for you and your family.
View Personal StickersWedding stickers
Couple photos on favours and stationery.
View Wedding StickersScrapbooking stickers
Photo stickers for albums and journals.
View Scrapbooking StickersSticker sheets
Several photos together on one sheet.
View Sticker Sheets PrintingGetting great results from photo stickers
The quality of a photo sticker is decided before printing begins. Picking the right image, crop and size makes more difference than any other choice.
Why choose photo sticker printing?
A photograph captures a person, a pet or a moment in a way no illustration can. Printed as a sticker, it becomes something tangible that can be shared, displayed on a laptop or tucked into a card.
Photo stickers are also personal in a way generic designs are not. A child’s birthday party favour showing their own face, or a thank-you sticker with the couple’s portrait, makes guests smile.
For businesses, real photography builds trust. A sticker showing the actual product, the bakery counter or the team behind a service feels honest and approachable.
Popular uses for photo stickers
People print photo stickers for:
- Pet portraits – dogs, cats and horses cut out as fun stickers for owners and pet businesses.
- Weddings and parties – couple photos on favours, and birthday faces on party bags.
- Family keepsakes – grandparents’ gifts, memorial stickers and family reunion souvenirs.
- Product packaging – real product shots on boxes, bags and labels.
- Clubs and teams – squad and member photos for sports clubs, schools and societies.
- Travel memories – holiday snapshots for journals and scrapbooks.
Materials, shapes and sizes
White vinyl gives photos accurate colour and copes with handling, so it suits stickers destined for bottles, laptops and phone cases. Paper works well for indoor keepsakes and scrapbooks. Gloss makes photographs look rich and punchy, while matte cuts reflections and gives a softer, print-like finish.
Circles and rectangles are simple and let the whole photo show. A custom shape cut around a pet or person looks playful, but it works best when the subject stands out clearly from the background.
Size should follow the image quality. A good camera photo can be printed large, while a cropped or older phone picture looks best as a small sticker.
Choosing and preparing your photos
Pick photos that are in focus, well lit and taken close to the subject. Faces should fill a good portion of the frame; a person standing far away becomes a tiny blur on a small sticker.
Always send the original file rather than a screenshot or an image saved from social media, which are compressed and lose detail. Aim for 300 DPI at the printed size, and we will convert your image to CMYK or flag colours likely to shift.
For a shape cut around the subject, supply the photo with the background already removed as a transparent file, or choose a circle or rounded rectangle instead. Only send photos you took yourself or have permission to use, and ask people before printing their faces.
How photo stickers make an impression
Faces attract attention. Watch any party table and the sticker showing a familiar face is the one picked up before any other decoration.
For small businesses, photo stickers carry authenticity into packaging and promotion. A picture of the maker or the product at work tells customers there are real people behind the brand.
And for families and friends, a photo sticker is a simple way to share a memory that people actually keep, rather than a picture that disappears into a phone gallery.
Why customers choose AStickerPrinting for photo stickers
We look closely at the resolution of each photograph and tell you honestly if an image will print soft at your chosen size, suggesting a smaller size or a better source file. You then see every photo on a PDF proof before anything is printed.
When you have approved the proof, allow 10–12 working days for your photo stickers to be made, followed by delivery to any address in the UK.
Customise your photo stickers
Match material, finish and shape to your pictures.
Send us your photos
Upload your pictures and tell us the size, shape and quantity you would like. We will check the image quality and send your quote.
- Share your requirements
- Approve your PDF proof
- Printed & delivered UK-wide
Why UK businesses order Photo Sticker Printing from us
You approve every job first
We send a PDF proof for your approval before anything is printed, so size, colour and layout are signed off by you.
Made to your specification
Size, shape, material and finish are set for each order rather than chosen from a fixed list.
A timeline you can plan around
Typical turnaround is 10-12 working days, counted from the day you approve your digital proof. Ask about faster arrangements before you order.
Photo Sticker Printing questions, answered
Can I use a photo from my phone?
Yes, most recent phone cameras produce images that print well at small and medium sizes. Send the original file from your phone rather than a screenshot or a copy downloaded from social media.
What resolution does my photo need to be?
Ideally 300 DPI at the printed size. We check each photo during the free artwork review and suggest a smaller size if the image is not sharp enough.
Can you cut the sticker around my pet or person?
Yes, the cut can follow the outline of the subject. It works best if you send the photo with the background removed; otherwise a circle or rounded shape is a simple alternative.
Can I put several different photos on one order?
Yes. Send each photo with its size and quantity, or ask for them to be arranged together on sticker sheets.
Can I print photos of other people?
You should only send photos you took or have permission to use, and it is courteous to ask anyone pictured before printing their face on stickers.
Should I choose gloss or matte for photos?
Gloss makes colours vivid and suits bright, cheerful images. Matte reduces glare and gives a more classic, printed-photograph feel, especially for portraits.
How long does photo sticker printing take?
Your stickers are produced within 10–12 working days of approving the PDF proof. For birthdays and weddings, order early enough to allow time for proofing and delivery.
- Quality checkedArtwork reviewed and proofed before print
- Clear turnaround10-12 working days from approval
- Tailored quotesPriced for your size and quantity
- Design supportFree artwork review on every order