“My sticker is too big” and “my sticker looks blurry” are the two most common questions we get. Both come down to how digital stickers are sized – and the answer is easier than it sounds.
Digital stickers do not have one fixed size
A PNG sticker is an image with a transparent background. You import it at whatever size your app drops it in, then drag the corners to resize it. There is no “wrong” size in the file – there is only how many pixels you have to work with.
Why resolution matters more than size
When you make a sticker bigger, the app spreads the same pixels over more space. If you start with a small image, it goes soft. Our packs are exported at several hundred pixels square, which is enough to fill a good part of an A4-style planner page before anything looks blurry.
Rule of thumb: import first, then scale down to fit. Scaling down always looks sharp; scaling up eventually does not.
How to resize stickers in GoodNotes
- Import the sticker (Elements tool → Add Photos or Import from…).
- Tap it once to select, then drag a corner handle.
- Hold and drag to position it; rotate with two fingers if you need to.
- Copy and paste it to reuse the exact same size on the next page.
How to resize in Notability, Noteshelf and Xodo
The gesture is the same everywhere: select the image, then drag a corner. If a sticker arrives huge, pinch inwards with two fingers before you move it into place.
How to avoid fuzzy or boxed stickers
- Always use the PNG files from the ZIP – screenshots and JPEGs lose the transparency and the sharpness.
- Do not zoom the page in to 400% and resize there; resize at normal zoom so you judge the real size.
- If a sticker looks soft after enlarging, undo and import it at a smaller starting size.
Frequently asked questions
Does enlarging a sticker reduce print quality?
Only if you blow it up far beyond its pixel size. For printing on sticker paper, keep it under roughly twice its original size.
Can I make all my stickers the same size?
Yes – size one sticker the way you like it, then copy and paste it and swap the artwork, or keep a “master” sticker on a scratch page.
Why do my stickers look different sizes in different packs?
Packs are drawn as sets, so a small icon and a large illustration are intentionally different sizes. Resize on the page to match your layout.
Read next
New to digital stickers? How to use digital stickers in GoodNotes walks through the Image tool, sticker books and sizing step by step – and shows which packs suit which layout.