What is Emoji Picker?
Emoji Picker is a comprehensive emoji search and copy tool that helps you quickly find and use emojis in your messages, posts, documents, and code. Unlike traditional emoji keyboards, our picker offers advanced features like instant search, favorites, recently used tracking, skin tone selection, and popular emoji combinations.
With over 1,800 emojis organized into 10 categories, you'll never have to scroll endlessly or memorize keyboard shortcuts again. Just search, click, and paste!
Key Features
🔍 Instant Search
Type keywords to instantly filter emojis. Search by name, description, or common associations.
- • Real-time filtering as you type
- • Search across all emoji names and descriptions
- • Find emojis by emotion, object, or activity
⭐ Favorites
Save your most-used emojis for instant access. Your favorites are stored in your browser and persist across sessions.
- • Click the star icon to favorite an emoji
- • Access favorites from dedicated tab
- • Stored locally in your browser
🕐 Recently Used
Automatically tracks your emoji usage. The emojis you use most appear in the Recently Used tab for quick access.
- • Automatic tracking (no configuration needed)
- • Shows last 30 used emojis
- • Most recent appears first
👋 Skin Tone Selector
Choose your preferred skin tone for applicable emojis (👍, 👋, 🤝, etc.). Your selection is remembered.
- • 6 skin tone options (default + 5 tones)
- • Applies to all compatible emojis
- • Persistent preference across sessions
💫 Emoji Combos
Access popular emoji combinations for expressing complex emotions or ideas with multiple emojis.
- • 12+ popular emoji combinations
- • One-click copy entire combo
- • Perfect for social media posts
10 Emoji Categories
Browse emojis by category for organized discovery:
😀 Smileys & Emotion
Faces, emotions, and gestures
👋 People & Body
Hand gestures, people, and body parts
🐶 Animals & Nature
Animals, plants, and natural elements
🍕 Food & Drink
Food, beverages, and dining
⚽ Activities
Sports, hobbies, and activities
✈️ Travel & Places
Transportation, buildings, and locations
💡 Objects
Everyday objects and items
💙 Symbols
Shapes, symbols, and icons
🏁 Flags
Country and regional flags
💫 Combos
Popular emoji combinations
How to Use Emoji Picker
Method 1: Search for Emojis
- 1. Type keywords in the search box (e.g., "happy", "food", "star")
- 2. Results filter instantly as you type
- 3. Click any emoji to copy it to clipboard
- 4. Paste anywhere (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V)
Method 2: Browse by Category
- 1. Click a category tab (Smileys, Animals, Food, etc.)
- 2. Scroll through the emoji grid
- 3. Click to copy
- 4. Paste in your application
Method 3: Use Favorites & Recently Used
- 1. Click "Recently Used" tab to see your emoji history
- 2. Click the star icon on any emoji to favorite it
- 3. Access favorites from the "Favorites" tab
- 4. Quick access to your most-used emojis
Method 4: Change Skin Tone
- 1. Click the skin tone selector at the top
- 2. Choose your preferred tone
- 3. All applicable emojis update automatically
- 4. Your choice is remembered for next time
Common Use Cases
📱 Social Media Posts
Enhance tweets, Instagram captions, and Facebook posts with expressive emojis.
Pro Tip: Use emoji combos for common expressions like celebration (🎉🎊✨), thinking (🤔💭💡), or love (❤️💕💖).
💬 Messaging Apps
Add personality to Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, and iMessage conversations.
Pro Tip: Save your frequently used work emojis (✅, 🚀, 💯, 🔥) to favorites.
📧 Email Signatures
Add professional emojis to email signatures and subject lines for better open rates.
Pro Tip: Use subtle emojis like ✨, 💼, or 📬 in professional contexts.
📝 Documentation & Notes
Use emojis as visual markers in documentation, Notion pages, and note-taking apps.
Pro Tip: Create a consistent emoji system (⚠️ warnings, ✅ completed, 🔄 in progress).
💻 Git Commits & Code
Use gitmoji convention for meaningful commit messages with emojis.
Pro Tip: Common: 🐛 bug fix, ✨ new feature, 📝 docs, 🎨 style, ⚡ performance.
Popular Emoji Combos
Express complex emotions or ideas with these popular emoji combinations:
🎉🎊✨
Celebration
❤️💕💖
Love & Affection
🤔💭💡
Thinking & Ideas
😂🤣😭
Laughing Hard
🔥💯🚀
Amazing/Epic
😴💤🌙
Sleepy/Tired
Tips & Best Practices
- Don't Overuse: Use emojis to enhance text, not replace it. 2-3 emojis per message is usually enough.
- Context Matters: Choose emojis appropriate for your audience (professional vs. casual).
- Test Cross-Platform: Some emojis look different on iOS, Android, and Windows.
- Accessibility: Screen readers announce emoji names, so use them thoughtfully.
- Cultural Awareness: Some emojis have different meanings in different cultures.
- Organize with Favorites: Create your personal emoji library for quick access.
- Use Search: Faster than scrolling - search by keyword or emotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my favorites and recently used emojis saved?
Yes! Both are saved in your browser's localStorage and persist across sessions. They're stored locally on your device, not on our servers.
Why don't I see some newer emojis?
Emoji support depends on your device's operating system. Newer emojis may not display on older systems. We show all standard Unicode emojis.
Can I use these emojis anywhere?
Yes! Copied emojis work in any application that supports Unicode text: social media, messaging apps, documents, emails, and code editors.
How do I clear my recently used emojis?
Your recently used list automatically maintains the last 30 emojis. To clear it completely, clear your browser's localStorage for this site.
Does the skin tone selector work for all emojis?
No, only emojis that represent people or body parts support skin tone variations (about 170 emojis). Objects and animals don't have skin tone variants.