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Emoji Picker

Browse, search & copy 3000+ emojis — with Unicode, HTML entity, skin tones and meaning

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How to Use

  • Click emoji to copy instantly
  • Click info panel to copy codes
  • Use search to find by name
  • Change skin tone globally
  • Build stories with the editor
  • Recent history saved locally

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Free Online Emoji Picker — 3,000+ Emojis

Browse, search and copy over 3,000 emojis from all Unicode categories. Our picker remembers your recently used emojis, supports all six skin tone variants, and provides full technical details including Unicode code points, HTML entities and UTF-8 byte sequences for every character.

Features

3,000+ Emojis

Complete coverage of all Unicode emoji categories: Smileys, People, Animals, Food, Travel, Activities, Objects, Symbols and Flags.

Instant Search

Search by name or keyword — type "heart" to find all heart variants instantly.

Skin Tone Support

Apply any of 6 skin tone modifiers globally to all compatible people emojis.

Recently Used

Your last 30 copied emojis are remembered locally for quick repeat access.

Technical Details

Unicode code point, HEX, HTML entity, CSS escape and UTF-8 bytes for every emoji.

Story Builder

Click emojis to compose a story or message, then copy it all at once.

Who Uses This Tool?

Social Media UsersFind the perfect emoji for Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook posts.
DevelopersGet Unicode values and HTML entities for emoji integration in applications.
Content WritersAdd emotional context and visual interest to blog posts and newsletters.
Email MarketersBoost open rates with subject line emojis — copy exact characters for email clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the same emoji look different on different devices?
Each operating system (Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung) renders emojis using their own design style. The Unicode standard defines the meaning, not the visual appearance.
What is a Unicode code point?
A code point is the unique numerical identifier assigned to every character in the Unicode standard. For example, the smiling face emoji 😀 has the code point U+1F600.
Can I use emojis in HTML?
Yes — use the HTML entity (e.g., 😀) or directly paste the emoji character. Modern browsers fully support Unicode emoji in HTML, CSS content properties and JavaScript strings.
What are skin tone modifiers?
Unicode defines five skin tone modifier characters (🏻🏼🏽🏾🏿) that can be combined with compatible people emojis to create different skin tone variants. Not all emojis support skin tones.

Pro Tip

For professional communications, use emojis sparingly. Research shows 1–3 emojis in email subject lines can increase open rates, but overuse has the opposite effect. Always test emoji rendering across devices before sending to large audiences.

Did You Know?

176
First Emoji Created
Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita created the first 176 emoji in 1999 for NTT DoCoMo's mobile internet service. They were 12×12 pixel images inspired by manga, Chinese characters and international road signs. These original 176 are now in the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
92%
of Online Users Use Emoji
Adobe's 2022 global emoji survey found 92% of online users use emoji regularly. 61% say emoji make them more likely to respond to messages. The most used emoji worldwide is 😂 (Face with Tears of Joy), appearing in roughly 2 billion messages daily.
2010
Emoji Added to Unicode
Emoji were officially added to the Unicode Standard in 2010 with Unicode 6.0, covering 722 emoji. This enabled cross-platform compatibility — before this, an emoji sent from a Japanese phone appeared as a question mark on an American phone.

Most Used Emoji by Category (2024)

RankEmojiNamePrimary MeaningMonthly Uses
#1😂Face with Tears of JoyIntense laughter~2 billion/day
#2❤️Red HeartLove, affection~1.5 billion/day
#3🤣Rolling on Floor LaughingExtreme laughter~1 billion/day
#4👍Thumbs UpApproval, OK~900 million/day
#5😭Loudly Crying FaceSadness, overwhelmed~800 million/day
#6🙏Folded HandsPlease, thank you, pray~750 million/day
#7😍Heart EyesLove, attraction~700 million/day
#8🔥FireHot, trending, lit~650 million/day

More Questions

Why does the same emoji look different on iPhone vs Android?
Unicode standardises what an emoji means (the semantics) but each platform designs its own visual representation. Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and Twitter all employ designers to create their emoji styles. 😂 means "laugh until crying" universally, but the art style differs dramatically. This is intentional — it allows each platform brand expression while maintaining communicative compatibility.
What are ZWJ sequences and how do family emojis work?
ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner, U+200D) is an invisible character that combines emoji into compound characters. 👨‍👩‍👧 is actually three emoji joined by two ZWJ characters: 👨 + ZWJ + 👩 + ZWJ + 👧. Platforms that support the sequence render the family; others show the individual emoji. Profession emoji (👩‍💻 woman technologist) use the same mechanism.
Are emoji appropriate in professional communication?
It depends on context and relationship. Research shows emoji in email subject lines increase open rates (but reduce perceived professionalism for formal communication). Slack messages with emoji get 3× more responses. LinkedIn posts with 1–3 emoji see higher engagement. The key: match the communication norms of your relationship and industry — what works on Instagram is different from legal correspondence.

Common Mistakes

Using emoji that look different across platforms
The pistol emoji is a toy water gun on Apple but a realistic handgun on older Samsung devices. Always test emoji rendering on the platforms your audience uses.
Check emojipedia.org to see how each emoji renders across all major platforms.
Overusing emoji in business communication
Studies show excessive emoji (5+) in professional messages reduces perceived competence and seriousness — even in relatively informal industries.
Limit to 1–3 contextually relevant emoji in professional messages.
Using emoji as the only indicator of tone or meaning
Screen readers for visually impaired users read the emoji name aloud: "face with tears of joy." Overusing emoji makes content inaccessible.
Use emoji to supplement text, not replace it. Ensure meaning is clear without the emoji too.