Animated Emoji Maker
Animate emojis and Twitch emotes with custom effects ✨
Discord
Slack
Teams
TwitchHow to Create Animated Emojis
Upload Your Image
Upload any image to convert into an animated emoji - photos, logos, symbols, or artwork. Supports JPG, PNG, and GIF formats up to 10MB.
Choose Animation Effect
Select from 10+ animation styles including bounce, spin, pulse, shake, wobble, flip, and more. Each effect brings your emoji to life with smooth, eye-catching motion.
Download & Share
Download your animated emoji as an optimized GIF file. Use it on Discord, Slack, Twitch, messaging apps, or any platform that supports animated emojis and GIFs.
Animated Emojis for Every Platform
Messaging Apps
Create animated emojis for your favorite messaging platforms. Use bounce and pulse effects for reactions, spin effects for loading indicators, and shake effects for emphasis. Perfect for Discord server emojis, Slack workspace reactions, and Twitch channel emotes. Stand out in group chats with custom animated expressions.
Social Media Content
Design animated emoji GIFs for social media posts and comments. Add personality to your Instagram stories, Twitter replies, and Facebook reactions. Create branded animated emojis for your social presence that followers will recognize and love. Great for content creators, influencers, and brands.
Presentations & Documents
Enhance presentations and documents with custom animated emojis. Use subtle pulse effects for bullet points, bounce effects for highlights, and spin effects for loading slides. Add visual interest to Google Slides, PowerPoint, Notion pages, and digital documents. Make your content more engaging and memorable.
Animated Emoji Maker FAQs
What animation styles are available?+
Choose from 10+ animation effects: bounce, spin, pulse, shake, wobble, flip, and more. Each animation is optimized for smooth playback and small file size, ensuring your animated emojis work perfectly across all platforms.
How long do the animations last?+
Each animation loops continuously for seamless playback. The duration varies by effect - subtle animations like pulse are quick (1-2 seconds), while complex animations like spin and bounce last 2-3 seconds. All animations loop perfectly with no visible seams.
What file format are animated emojis exported as?+
Animated emojis are exported as optimized GIF files. GIF format ensures universal compatibility with Discord, Slack, Twitch, messaging apps, social media, and any platform supporting animated images. Files are compressed for fast loading while maintaining quality.
What's the file size of animated emojis?+
Most animated emojis are under 500KB, with simple animations often under 200KB. File size depends on the animation complexity and emoji size you choose. The tool automatically optimizes for the best balance between quality and file size.
Will animated emojis work on all platforms?+
Yes. Animated GIF emoji work on Discord with Nitro or a boosted server, on Slack for every workspace, and on Twitch for Affiliates and Partners. The ceilings differ: Discord 256 KiB, Slack 128KB, Twitch 1MB.
Can I control the animation speed?+
Currently, each animation effect has a preset speed optimized for the best visual appearance. Bounce and shake are quick and snappy, while spin and wobble are slower and smoother. These speeds are designed to work well across all platforms and use cases.
Upload limits, platform by platform
The ceilings differ enough that a file which works on Discord can bounce off Teams. These are the numbers each platform publishes.
| Platform | Max size | Dimensions | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discord | 256 KiB | 128×128 | PNG, GIF |
| Slack | 128 KB | square, 128×128 recommended | PNG, JPG, GIF (up to 50 frames) |
| Twitch | 1 MB | 28×28, 56×56 and 112×112 | PNG, GIF (up to 60 frames) |
| Microsoft Teams | 50 KB | up to 220×220 | PNG, GIF |
- Discord: Animated emoji need a Nitro subscription or a boosted server.
- Slack: Transparent backgrounds render best against both themes.
- Twitch: Uploading each size by hand caps every file at 512 KB instead.
- Microsoft Teams: The tightest budget of the four, so larger emoji need resizing.
Checked against each platform's own documentation, except Microsoft Teams, which publishes no stable page for this.
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