Hey everyone! I’m working on a project using the Python Telegram Bot library (async version) and I’ve hit a roadblock. Regular emojis are working fine in my bot, but I can’t figure out how to add animated ones. I’ve searched online but couldn’t find a clear solution. Has anyone successfully implemented animated emojis in their Python Telegram Bot? If so, could you share some tips or code snippets? I’d really appreciate any help or guidance on this. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
I’ve actually tackled this problem in one of my recent projects. Implementing animated emojis in Python Telegram Bot can be tricky, but it’s definitely doable. The key is to use the ‘send_sticker’ method instead of regular text messages. You’ll need to obtain the file_id of the animated emoji sticker you want to use. This can be done by forwarding the sticker to a bot like @getStickersBot.
Once you have the file_id, you can send the animated emoji like this:
bot.send_sticker(chat_id=update.effective_chat.id, sticker=‘file_id_here’)
Remember to replace ‘file_id_here’ with the actual file_id you obtained. Also, make sure you have the necessary permissions to send stickers in the chat. This approach has worked well for me, and the animated emojis display perfectly in the chat. Hope this helps with your project!
While SkippingLeaf’s suggestion is solid, there’s another approach worth considering. Instead of relying on external bots, you can use Telegram’s built-in emoji packs. These are accessible through the ‘InputSticker’ class in the telegram library.
To implement this, you’ll need to:
- Import the necessary modules
- Create an InputSticker object with the emoji you want
- Use the send_sticker method with this object
Here’s a basic code structure:
from telegram import InputSticker
from telegram.constants import StickerFormat
sticker = InputSticker(sticker=‘emoji_unicode_here’, emoji_list=[‘emoji_here’])
context.bot.send_sticker(chat_id=update.effective_chat.id, sticker=sticker, sticker_format=StickerFormat.ANIMATED)
This method gives you more control and doesn’t require external resources. It’s been reliable in my projects, especially for frequently used emojis.
hey mate, ive tried both methods mentioned above but ran into issues. what worked for me was using the ‘send_animation’ method instead. you can grab the file_id of the animated emoji from @stickers bot, then use it like this:
bot.send_animation(chat_id=update.effective_chat.id, animation=‘file_id_here’)
its pretty straightforward and works like a charm. give it a shot!