Emoji Picker & Search Online — Free
Runs 100% in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Scrolling through an operating-system picker is slow when you know the idea but not the symbol. Search for terms like rocket, smile, food, or warning and browse matching Unicode emojis with readable names and code points. Click a result to copy the emoji directly.
How it works
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Search by idea
Names and common keywords are searched together.
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Inspect the matches
Each result includes a name and Unicode tooltip.
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Click to copy
The selected emoji goes straight to your clipboard.
About this tool
How the picker works
Browse or search the full emoji set and click to copy — each emoji lands on your clipboard as a plain Unicode character, ready to paste anywhere text goes. No image files, no special format: emoji are just text, and the picker treats them that way.
Searching that finds the right one
Search by name and by keyword — "heart" surfaces the whole family, "fire" finds the flame and its siblings. Search runs entirely in your browser against a built-in index, so results appear as fast as you type with nothing fetched.
Where emoji work
Anywhere Unicode text is accepted: documents, emails, code comments, spreadsheets, support tickets. They are ordinary characters, which means they also flow through the text tools — and count toward character limits.
Frequently asked questions
Are emoji copied as images or text?
As text — the actual Unicode character. Paste it into anything that accepts text, and the receiving platform draws its own version of it.
Why does the emoji look different after pasting?
Each platform renders emoji in its own art style — Apple, Google, and Windows draw the same character differently. The character is identical; only the artwork varies.
Can I search with keywords in other languages?
The search index covers English names and keywords. For other languages, browse the category sections — the full set is there.