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Emoji Picker

Browse, search and copy from 3,000+ Unicode emojis across 9 categories — skin-tone variants, Unicode code points, HTML entities and recently-used history all built in, running 100% in your browser.

Skin tone:

Emoji Story Builder

Click any emoji above to add it here

Click any emoji to see its Unicode details

How to Use

  • Click emoji → copies instantly
  • Search by name or keyword
  • Browse by category tab
  • Set skin tone globally
  • Build stories with the editor
  • Recent history auto-saved

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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 CSS escapes for developers.

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 across every category.

Skin Tone Support

Apply any of 6 Fitzpatrick skin-tone modifiers globally to all compatible people and hand emojis.

Recently Used

Your last 30 copied emojis are saved locally for quick repeat access across sessions.

Dev Details

Unicode code point, HEX, HTML entity and CSS escape for every emoji — perfect for developers.

Story Builder

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

Who Uses This Tool?

Social Media Users Find the perfect emoji for Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook posts.
Developers Get Unicode values and HTML entities for emoji integration in apps.
Content Writers Add emotional context and visual interest to blog posts and newsletters.
Email Marketers Boost open rates with subject-line emojis — copy exact characters for email clients.

Common Questions

Why does the same emoji look different on different devices?
Each operating system (Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung) renders emojis using its own art style. Unicode defines the meaning, not the visual appearance.
What is a Unicode code point?
A code point is the unique number assigned to every character in Unicode. 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 paste the character directly. All modern browsers support emoji in HTML, CSS content properties and JavaScript strings.
What are skin tone modifiers?
Unicode defines five Fitzpatrick skin-tone modifier characters (🏻🏼🏽🏾🏿) that combine with compatible people emojis. Not all emojis support skin tones — only those with human hands or faces.

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 Set Created
Shigetaka Kurita created the first 176 emoji in 1999 for NTT DoCoMo. They were 12×12 pixel images — the originals are now in New York's Museum of Modern Art.
92%
of Online Users Use Emoji
Adobe's 2022 survey found 92% of online users use emoji regularly. 61% say emoji make them more likely to respond to messages. 😂 appears in ~2 billion messages daily.
2010
Emoji Added to Unicode
Emoji were added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010 with 722 characters — enabling cross-platform compatibility. Before this, a Japanese emoji appeared as ? on American phones.

Most Used Emoji (2024)

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

You May Also Ask

Why does the same emoji look different on iPhone vs Android?
Unicode standardises meaning; each platform designs its own visuals. Apple, Google and Samsung all employ emoji designers. 😂 means 'laugh until crying' universally, but the art style differs intentionally.
What are ZWJ sequences and how do family emojis work?
ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner, U+200D) combines emoji: 👨+ZWJ+👩+ZWJ+👧 = 👨‍👩‍👧. Platforms supporting the sequence render a family; others show the individual characters. Profession emoji like 👩‍💻 use the same mechanism.
Are emoji appropriate in professional communication?
1–3 emoji in email subject lines can boost open rates, but overuse reduces perceived professionalism. Slack messages with emoji get 3× more responses. Match the norms of your industry.

Common Mistakes

Using emoji that render differently across platforms
The pistol emoji shows a toy on Apple but a realistic firearm on older Android. Always check emojipedia.org.
Test emoji on all platforms your audience uses before publishing.
Overusing emoji in business communication
5+ emoji in professional messages reduces perceived competence — even in informal industries.
Limit to 1–3 contextually relevant emoji in professional messages.
Using emoji as the only indicator of tone
Screen readers announce emoji names aloud. Overuse makes content inaccessible to visually impaired users.
Use emoji to supplement text, not replace it. Ensure meaning is clear without them.