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Copy and paste any emoji in seconds
Our emoji copy and paste tool works like an online emoji keyboard. Three steps, a few seconds, and nothing to install.
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Search or browse
Type a word like smile, heart, or check into the search box above, or scroll through the categories. Pick a skin tone first if you want one.
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Click to copy
Click any emoji and it’s copied to your clipboard straight away. Your latest picks wait in the Recently used row, so you can copy them all at once.
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Paste it anywhere
Paste into an Instagram caption, a TikTok bio, a text, or an email. Use Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on a Mac, or press and hold on your phone.
Popular emojis to copy and paste
The 80 emojis people reach for most, from smiley faces and hearts to check marks. Click one to copy it. Search the tool above for the other 1,500+.
Smiley faces and happy emojis
More faces and feelings
Heart emojis
Hands and gestures
Check marks, stars, and symbols
Emojis for social media posts
Where to use emojis on social media
Emojis paste into almost any text box. Here’s how to get the most out of them on each network.
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Instagram captions and bios
Emojis make handy bullet points and break up long captions. Pair them with our Instagram Line Breaker so your spacing survives too.
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TikTok captions and bios
A TikTok bio only has 80 characters, so one or two emojis can say what would take a full sentence.
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LinkedIn posts
Use a few as signposts, like a ✅ before each takeaway. Keep them light and let the words do the work. The LinkedIn Text Formatter handles bold and italics.
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X posts and display names
Each emoji counts as 2 characters toward X’s 280. Check longer posts with the Twitter (X) Character Counter.
How to open the emoji keyboard on any device
Every phone and computer has a built-in emoji keyboard. Here’s the shortcut for yours.
- Windows Win + . Opens the emoji panel on Windows 10 and 11. Start typing to search.
- Mac Control + Command + Space Opens the Character Viewer. On newer Macs, you can also press the Globe (fn) key and E.
- iPhone and iPad 🌐 key Tap the globe or smiley key on the keyboard. Add it in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards if it’s missing.
- Android 🙂 key On Gboard, tap the smiley key, or press and hold the comma key, to open emojis.
- Chromebook Search + Shift + Space Opens the emoji picker in any text box on ChromeOS.
- Any device This page Click an emoji above and paste it. No shortcuts to remember.
How to use emojis in your posts
Emojis add personality and help posts stand out in a busy feed. A few habits keep them working for you.
Add, don’t replace
Put emojis next to words, not instead of them. “We’re hiring 🎉” reads clearly. “We’re 🔍 for a 👩💻” makes people work for it.
Screen readers say every name
“😂😂😂” is read aloud as “face with tears of joy” three times. Use one at a time and place them at the end of a sentence.
One to three is plenty
A couple of well-placed emojis add warmth. A row of them buries your message and can look like spam.
Preview on another device
Apple, Google, Samsung, and Microsoft each draw emojis their own way. Check that your emoji still means what you think on other phones.
Keep keywords in words
Search and hashtags work on words. Keep the words people search for in plain text, and let the emoji add the feeling.
Pick a brand set
Choose three to five emojis that suit your brand and reuse them. Your posts start to feel familiar at a glance.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this emoji copy and paste tool free?
Yes. It’s 100% free, with no login, no downloads, and no limits. Copy as many emojis as you like.
How do I copy and paste an emoji?
Search for an emoji above or browse the categories, then click it. It’s copied to your clipboard straight away. Paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on a Mac, or press and hold, then tap Paste on your phone.
How do I type emojis on my computer?
On Windows 10 and 11, press the Windows key and the period key (Win + .) to open the emoji panel. On a Mac, press Control + Command + Space. On a Chromebook, press Search + Shift + Space. Or just click an emoji on this page and paste it.
What’s the difference between 🙂 and 😊?
🙂 is the slightly smiling face. It’s polite, but it can read as flat or even sarcastic, depending on the message. 😊 is the smiling face with smiling eyes, and it reads as warm, genuine happiness. For a friendly smiley face, 😊 is usually the safer pick.
Why do emojis look different on different phones?
Each company draws its own emoji designs, so the same smiley looks a little different on an iPhone, an Android phone, or a Windows PC. This tool shows Apple’s designs, but the emoji you paste will match whatever device your reader is using.
Why does an emoji show up as a box or question mark?
That device or app doesn’t support the emoji yet, usually because its software is out of date. Every emoji in this tool has been part of the emoji standard for several years, so almost any up-to-date phone or computer will show it.
Do emojis count as characters?
Yes. On X, each emoji counts as 2 characters toward the 280 limit. On Instagram and TikTok, emojis count toward your caption and bio limits too, and emojis built from several characters, like some flags and family emojis, can count as more than one. Check a post with our Twitter (X) Character Counter.
Can I use emojis in my Instagram username?
No. Instagram usernames can only use letters, numbers, periods, and underscores. You can use emojis in your display name, your bio, and your captions.
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