Telegram v5.9 Download: The Telegram has received an update on all the platforms that have brought support for new animated stickers. The Telegram company has created the ultra-lightweight high-quality animated stickers using Lottie-based. TGS format, in which each sticker takes up about 20-30 Kilobytes — six times smaller than the average photo.
These animated stickers consume less battery than GIFs and run at a smooth 60 frames per second, says the company. It said that artists can create new sets and share them with Telegram users by uploading them to @stickers so that everybody to use. “Like its static predecessor, the Telegram animated sticker format is likely to become the new industry standard in messaging,” added the company.
Telegram’s artists have created a few sample sets ranging from Rambunctious Rodents to Sentient Snacks that are available in the ‘Trending’ section of the sticker panel. You can also type in a relevant emoji, and Telegram will immediately suggest matching stickers, making it the fastest way to find a sticker that fits your mood. The desktop version has received support for strikethrough and underlines formatting. Animated Stickers are already available in the latest Telegram v5.9 update on Android, iOS, and desktop.
Telegram v5.9 Smooth Animations, Tiny Size:
Telegram engineers experimented with vector graphics, packaging methods, and forbidden magic to create the Lottie-based.TGS format, in which each sticker takes up about 20-30 Kilobytes – six times smaller than the average photo. Thanks to various optimizations, animated stickers consume less battery than GIFs and run at a smooth 60 frames per second. If a picture is worth a thousand words, that’s 180,000 words per sticker.
Open Platform:
Naturally, animated stickers are a free platform. All artists are welcome to create new sets and share them with Telegram users. Like its static predecessor, the Telegram animated sticker format is likely to become the new industry standard in messaging. Check out this quick guide to get started.
Starter Packs:
To get your conversations moving right away, our artists have created a few sample sets ranging from the Rambunctious Rodents to Sentient Snacks. You can find more animated sticker sets in the ‘Trending‘ section of your sticker panel. 🔥 As always, the fastest way to find a sticker that fits your mood is to type in a relevant emoji – Telegram will immediately suggest matching stickers. Keep an eye out for new animated stickers and our next update.
