TGS FORMAT

TGS Converters

Convert Telegram animated sticker files into broadly compatible formats for sharing and publishing.

About TGS

TGS (Telegram Sticker) is a gzip-compressed Lottie animation format used exclusively for Telegram animated stickers. Each TGS file contains a Lottie JSON animation wrapped in gzip compression, following Telegram's strict sticker guidelines (512x512 max, 3 seconds max, 64KB max).

Authoritative reference: Telegram sticker requirements

TGS files are designed for use within Telegram and are not natively supported outside the platform. Converting to GIF, WebP, or APNG makes your Telegram stickers shareable across any messaging app, social media, or website.

Quick Facts

Extension: .tgs
Developed By: Telegram
Format Type: Gzip-compressed Lottie
Color Depth: Runtime-rendered
Scales Cleanly: Yes
Audio Support: No
Common Use: Telegram animated stickers
Shareability: Best after GIF/WebP conversion

Convert from TGS (5 tools)

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TGS to APNG

Convert Telegram TGS animated stickers to animated PNG (APNG) format

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TGS to GIF

Convert Telegram TGS animated stickers to animated GIF format

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TGS to JPG

Extract static JPG frames from Telegram TGS animated stickers with white background

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TGS to PNG

Extract static PNG frames from Telegram TGS animated stickers

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TGS to WebP

Convert Telegram TGS animated stickers to animated WebP format

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a TGS file?

TGS (Telegram Sticker) is a gzip-compressed Lottie animation format created by Telegram for animated stickers. Each file contains a standard Lottie JSON animation compressed with gzip, following Telegram's strict size and dimension requirements.

TGS files are limited to 512x512 pixels, 3 seconds duration, and 64 KB file size, making them extremely lightweight for messaging.

Why convert TGS to other formats?

TGS files only work within the Telegram ecosystem. Converting to GIF, WebP, or APNG makes your animated stickers shareable on WhatsApp, Discord, Slack, social media, websites, and email.

GIF offers the widest compatibility, while WebP and APNG provide better quality and smaller file sizes for modern platforms.

How do I download TGS stickers from Telegram?

You can download TGS files using the Telegram Desktop app: right-click on any animated sticker and select "Save as...". The file will be saved with a .tgs extension.

Alternatively, you can use the Telegram Bot API to programmatically download sticker packs.

Do you support batch conversion for TGS files?

Yes. Use the converter cards above to process multiple TGS files in one batch according to your current plan limits. This is especially useful for converting entire sticker packs at once.

Answers at a Glance

Quick answers to common questions.