There is no single “best” LINE sticker maker — there is the one that fits what you are trying to do. Some tools are great for drawing from scratch, others for slicing a sheet, others for cleaning a background. This comparison covers the free options that actually hold up in 2026, so you can match a tool to your task instead of guessing.
1. HailouTec Sticker Cutter (this site)
Best for: splitting a sticker sheet, resizing to spec, and removing a white background — all in the browser, no install, no upload.
- Processes images locally, so your files never leave your device.
- Handles the full prep chain: crop → 320×320 → transparent PNG.
- No account, no watermark, no paywall on core features.
Use it when you already have art or a photo and need it LINE-ready fast. Open the free sticker cutter →
2. LINE Sticker Maker (official app)
Best for: the final publishing step — turning finished PNGs into a submit-ready sticker set.
- Official tool from LINE; required to actually publish a set.
- Guides you through the 320×320 main, tab, and popup sizes.
- Not an editor — you still need art prepared elsewhere.
Think of it as the “submit” button, not the “create” tool. Pair it with a cutter or editor for the actual artwork.
3. Photopea
Best for: free, browser-based advanced editing when you need layers, selections, and fine control.
- A Photoshop-like editor that runs in the browser.
- Great for hand-cleaning edges and complex backgrounds.
- Steeper learning curve than one-click tools.
Choose it when a simple cutter is not enough and you want pixel-level control without installing software.
4. Canva
Best for: designing sticker art from templates and shapes, especially if you are not an illustrator.
- Huge template and element library; very approachable.
- Export to PNG with transparency on free plans.
- Less precise for photo background removal than dedicated tools.
Good starting point for original art; export at 320×320 and finish cleanup in a cutter if needed.
5. Remove.bg (background only)
Best for: one specific job — pulling a subject off its background in seconds.
- Extremely fast automatic cutout.
- Free tier is limited in resolution and daily uses.
- Uploads your image to their servers, so not private by default.
Handy for a quick cutout, but watch the privacy trade-off and the free-tier limits.
How to choose
- Have a sheet or photo? → HailouTec Sticker Cutter for split/resize/background.
- Drawing from zero? → Canva or Photopea for creation.
- Need to publish? → LINE Sticker Maker app for submission.
- Just need a cutout? → Remove.bg for speed, cutter for privacy.
FAQ
Do I need to pay for any of these?
All five have a free tier. Some (Remove.bg, Canva) limit free usage or resolution; the cutter and the official LINE app are free for core use.
Which keeps my images private?
Tools that run locally in your browser — like the HailouTec cutter → — never upload your files. Cloud tools (Remove.bg) do, so avoid them for sensitive images.
Can I use more than one?
Yes, and you usually should. Create in Canva/Photopea, clean and resize in a cutter, then publish with the LINE app. Each tool covers a different step.
Which exports transparent PNG?
The cutter, Photopea, and Canva all export PNG with transparency. That is the format LINE needs — see the size & format guide →
Start with the free LINE sticker cutter → and move to the other tools only when a specific step calls for them.