How to create Desktop Windows stickers on Windows 11

Windows 11 quietly added a fun feature that lets you personalize your desktop with “stickers” — little static images you can slap on your wallpaper like digital Post-Its or custom art. It’s not widely advertised, but with a few quick steps, you can enable and use it right now.

Here’s how to create desktop stickers on Windows 11.

What Are Desktop Stickers?

Stickers are static images (like emoji, cartoons, or custom graphics) that you can place on your wallpaper. They stay put even when you change your wallpaper or restart your PC. They don’t move or respond like widgets — they’re purely decorative — but they add a personal touch to your workspace.

Step 1: Enable Stickers (If They’re Not Showing Up)

Stickers are still a hidden feature on many systems. To activate them, you need to tweak the Windows Registry. Here’s how:

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Stickers
3. If the Stickers key doesn’t exist, right-click on the device folder → New → Key → name it Stickers.
4. Inside Stickers, right-click the right panel → New → DWORD (32-bit) Value.
5. Name it EnableStickers and set the value to 1.
6. Restart your PC.

Step 2: Add a Sticker to Your Desktop

Once Stickers are enabled:

1. Right-click anywhere on your desktop.
2. Click “Add or edit stickers.”
3. The sticker editor will open. Click the “+” button to browse sticker options.
4. Pick your sticker(s), move and resize them on the desktop.
5. Click “X” (top left) to save and exit.

Your sticker is now part of your wallpaper. It won’t disappear unless you remove it manually.

Bonus: Use Custom Stickers (Advanced)

By default, Windows only lets you choose from a fixed library. But you can get creative:

1. Create a transparent .png image (512×512 works well).
2. Replace or add it to the sticker library folder (this requires deeper system tweaks, not officially supported).
3. Or use third-party tools like Sticker Maker apps or mods to inject custom art.

Proceed with caution if you go this route.

Final Thoughts

Windows 11 stickers are a simple but surprisingly fun way to bring life to your desktop. Whether you’re using them for motivation, reminders, or just to make your workspace feel more “you,” it’s a cool feature that’s worth exploring.

Got questions or want to show off your stickered setup? Drop a comment below.