# Emoji Creator

> Emoji Creator (emojicreator.ai) is a free, browser-based tool for creating, customizing, and exporting animated emojis and GIFs for Discord, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Twitch, and other platforms. Upload any image, pick an animation, and download a platform-ready emoji file — no account, no software installation, no design skills required.

All processing happens locally in the browser. Supports JPG, PNG, and GIF inputs up to 10MB. Exports as animated GIF. Available in English, Portuguese (pt-BR), Spanish, German, Japanese, and Korean.

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## How It Works

1. **Upload an image** — Upload any JPG, PNG, or GIF from your device. Works with selfies, logos, memes, pet photos, and hand-drawn sketches. Files up to 10MB accepted.
2. **Choose an animation** — Select from 10+ CSS animation effects: Shake, Spin, Bounce, Pulse, Wobble, Flip, Swing, Tada, Jello, Heartbeat. Preview updates in real-time.
3. **Download your emoji** — Download as an animated GIF. Batch download multiple animations as a ZIP. Upload to Discord, Slack, Twitch, Teams, or any platform that supports custom emojis.

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## Image to Emoji

Convert any image into a custom animated emoji or GIF.

**Supported input formats:** JPG, PNG, GIF
**Output format:** Animated GIF
**Max file size:** 10MB input
**Size options:** 128px, 256px, 512px

**How it works:**
1. Upload a photo, selfie, logo, meme, or artwork.
2. Image is automatically circular-cropped and optimized. Choose from 10+ animation effects.
3. Download as an animated GIF. Upload to Discord, Slack, Twitch, or any platform supporting custom emojis.

**Use cases:**
- Photos to emojis: Convert selfies, portraits, or group photos into personalized emojis for Discord, Slack, and Twitch.
- Logos to emojis: Transform brand logos, team symbols, or company mascots into custom workspace emojis.
- Memes to emojis: Turn popular memes, inside jokes, or viral images into shareable animated emojis.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/image-to-emoji

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## Animated Emoji Maker

Create animated emojis with customizable CSS animation effects.

**Animations available:** Shake, Spin, Bounce, Pulse, Wobble, Flip, Swing, Tada, Jello, Heartbeat
**Animation duration:** 1–3 seconds per cycle (varies by effect)
**Output format:** Optimized GIF
**Typical output file size:** Under 200KB for simple animations; under 500KB for complex ones

**Platform size limits:**
- Discord: 256KB max
- Slack: 128KB (free workspaces), 1MB (paid workspaces)
- Twitch: 1MB max

**How it works:**
1. Upload any image — photos, logos, symbols, or artwork.
2. Select an animation style (Shake, Spin, Bounce, Pulse, Wobble, Flip, Swing, Tada, Jello, Heartbeat).
3. Download as an optimized GIF and use on Discord, Slack, Twitch, messaging apps, or any platform supporting animated emojis.

**Use cases:**
- Custom Discord server emojis, Slack workspace reactions, and Twitch channel emotes.
- Enhance social media posts with animated custom emojis.
- Add personality to presentations and documents.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/animated-emoji-maker

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## Discord Emoji Maker

Create custom emojis sized and optimized for Discord servers.

**Size requirements:** 128×128px (standard) or 256×256px (high quality)
**Max file size:** 256KB
**Supported formats:** PNG (static), GIF (animated), JPEG

**Discord emoji slots by server tier:**
- Regular server: 50 static emoji slots
- Boost Level 1: +50 animated slots (100 total)
- Boost Level 2: +100 more (150 total)
- Boost Level 3: 250 total emoji slots
- Animated emojis require Boost Level 2 or higher

**Upload location:** Server Settings > Emoji > Upload Emoji

**How it works:**
1. Upload any image — faces, symbols, memes, or logos (JPG, PNG, GIF).
2. Select animation effect and size (128px standard, 256px for better quality).
3. Download as GIF and upload via Server Settings > Emoji > Upload Emoji.

**Use cases:**
- Server branding: Custom emojis with your server logo or mascot.
- Community engagement: Animated emojis for events, holidays, or milestones.
- Nitro & Boost rewards: Exclusive animated emojis for supporters.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/discord-emoji-maker

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## Slack Emoji Maker

Create custom emojis for Slack workspaces, including animated GIFs.

**Size requirements:** 128×128px recommended
**Max file size:** 128KB (free workspaces), 1MB (paid workspaces)
**Emoji limit:** Unlimited custom emojis (subject to storage)
**Supported formats:** JPG, PNG, GIF
**Animated GIFs:** Supported on all Slack plans

**Upload location:** Click workspace name > Customize [Workspace] > Emoji tab > Add Custom Emoji

**How it works:**
1. Upload any image — team logos, inside jokes, reaction faces, or custom symbols.
2. Select animation effect and choose 128px for optimal quality.
3. Download as GIF and upload to your Slack workspace.

**Use cases:**
- Workspace culture: Custom reactions for inside jokes, company values, or memorable moments.
- Team communication: Expressive custom reactions like "reviewing", "deployed", "approved", "need coffee".
- Department identity: Give each channel or team its own emoji set.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/slack-emoji-maker

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## Twitch Emote Maker

Create custom emotes for Twitch channels, exported at all required sizes.

**Required sizes:** 28×28px (1x), 56×56px (2x), 112×112px (4x)
**Supported formats:** PNG (static), GIF (animated)
**Max file size:** 1MB

**Twitch emote slots:**
- Affiliates: 5 emote slots (1 per subscription tier)
- Partners: Up to 60 slots (5 per subscriber point tier, plus extras for Bits)
- Animated emotes: Available to Partners only

**Upload location:** Creator Dashboard > Viewer Rewards > Emotes

**How it works:**
1. Upload any image — logos, faces, symbols, or memes.
2. Select animation effect and size tier: 28px (default), 56px (Tier 1), or 112px (Tier 2/3).
3. Download as GIF and upload via Creator Dashboard > Viewer Rewards > Emotes.

**Use cases:**
- Subscriber emotes: Unique subscriber-only emotes to reward loyal subs.
- Channel Points rewards: Custom emotes as channel points redemptions.
- Stream branding: Emotes featuring your logo, mascot, or catchphrases.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/twitch-emote-maker

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## Teams Emoji Maker

Create custom emojis for Microsoft Teams, including animated GIFs.

**Supported formats:** PNG, GIF (animated supported)
**Max size:** 220×220px
**Max file size:** 50KB
**Custom emoji limit:** Up to 5,000 per tenant
**Upload location:** Emoji picker > + icon > "Add a new emoji"
**Works in:** Meeting chats and as reactions during Teams meetings

**How it works:**
1. Upload any image — logos, photos, memes, or icons.
2. Choose animation effect and adjust size (up to 220×220px).
3. Download and upload to Teams via the emoji picker > + icon > "Add a new emoji".

**Use cases:**
- Meeting reactions: Custom reactions like "agree", "need a break", or "good point".
- Workspace culture: Emojis that reflect company identity and team personality.
- Status indicators: Custom approval emojis like "LGTM", "Ship It", "Blocked", "In Review".

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/teams-emoji-maker

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## GIF to Emoji Converter

Convert existing animated GIFs into platform-ready emoji files.

**Input:** Any animated GIF file
**Output:** Optimized animated GIF resized to emoji dimensions
**Size options:** 128px–512px
**All animation frames are preserved**; can select frame range for shorter animations

**Platform compatibility:**
- Discord: Requires Boost Level 2+, 256KB limit
- Slack: All plans, 128KB (free) / 1MB (paid)
- Twitch: Partners only, 1MB limit

**How it works:**
1. Upload any animated GIF — reaction GIFs, memes, or animations.
2. Automatically resize to emoji dimensions and optimize file size.
3. Download the optimized emoji GIF.

**Use cases:**
- Convert popular reaction GIFs into custom emojis for quick responses.
- Turn trending meme GIFs into custom animated emojis.
- Optimize large GIF files to meet platform size limits.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/gif-to-emoji

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## Emoji Enlarger

Upscale small or low-resolution emojis to larger sizes without quality loss.

**Input:** Emojis as small as 16×16px; JPG, PNG, and animated GIF supported
**Output sizes:** 128px up to 512px
**Animated GIFs:** Each frame is scaled while keeping animation timing intact

**How it works:**
1. Upload any small or low-resolution emoji, icon, or pixel art.
2. Select desired output size (128px to 512px).
3. Download the enlarged emoji in higher resolution.

**Use cases:**
- Upscale pixel art and retro emojis: Preserve sharp pixel aesthetic at larger sizes.
- Rescue low-resolution emojis: Enlarge old Discord or Slack emojis without starting from scratch.
- Preview emojis at full size: Verify animation quality and detail at every scale.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/emoji-enlarger

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## Emoji Resizer

Resize emoji images to exact pixel dimensions required by each platform.

**Preset sizes:**
- 28px — Twitch 1x (chat display)
- 56px — Twitch 2x (medium)
- 112px — Twitch 4x (high resolution)
- 128px — Discord & Slack standard
- 256px — Teams / HD
- 512px — Preview / print

**Platform size requirements:**
- Discord & Slack: 128×128px (Discord max 256KB, Slack max 128KB free / 1MB paid)
- Twitch: 28×28px, 56×56px, 112×112px
- Teams: Up to 220×220px (50KB limit)

**How it works:**
1. Upload any emoji or image (JPG, PNG, GIF).
2. Select exact size from platform presets.
3. Download platform-ready emoji at exact pixel dimensions.

**Use cases:**
- Meet platform-specific emoji size requirements.
- Standardize an entire emoji set to one dimension.
- Export the same emoji at each platform's required size.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/emoji-resizer

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## Custom Emoji Maker

Full-featured emoji creator with no restrictions, no watermarks, and no account required.

**Supported input:** Any image — photo, logo, illustration, or hand-drawn sketch
**Input formats:** JPG, PNG, GIF
**Output formats:** GIF or PNG
**Output size:** Any size
**Watermarks:** None
**Account required:** No

**Animations available:** Shake, Spin, Wobble, Flip, Fire, Deal With It, Jail, Polish, and more (10+ total)

**How it works:**
1. Upload any image — photo, logo, illustration, or sketch.
2. Browse 10+ animation effects (Shake, Spin, Wobble, Flip, Fire, and more).
3. Export as GIF or PNG at any size and upload to Discord, Slack, Twitch, or Teams.

**Best practices:**
- Images with clear subjects and good contrast produce the best results (logos, faces, pets, objects, illustrations).
- Hand-drawn sketches work — scan or photograph the sketch first.
- You own the emojis you create and may use them commercially.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/custom-emoji-maker

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## Emoji from Photo

Convert personal photos into custom animated emojis.

**Input:** Selfies, portrait photos, pet photos, group shots
**Best results:** Clear faces, good lighting, uncluttered background
**Supported formats:** JPG, PNG, GIF
**Processing:** Automatic smart cropping and sizing

**How it works:**
1. Upload any photo — selfies, profile pictures, pet photos, or group shots.
2. Photo is automatically optimized with smart cropping. Choose from 10+ animation effects.
3. Download as an animated GIF for Discord, Slack, Twitch, or any platform supporting custom emojis.

**Use cases:**
- Turn profile pictures or selfies into personalized animated emojis.
- Transform pet photos into adorable custom emojis.
- Convert funny photos, reaction shots, or memorable moments into meme emojis.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/emoji-from-photo

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## Emoji Maker Online

Fully browser-based emoji creation — no downloads, no installs, no account.

**Platform:** 100% browser-based
**Supported OS:** Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
**Supported browsers:** Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave
**Works on:** Desktop, mobile, and tablet devices
**Privacy:** All processing happens locally in the browser

**How it works:**
1. Upload in your browser — no software download needed.
2. Create and customize — add animation effects, adjust size, preview in real-time.
3. Download instantly as a GIF, no account required.

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/emoji-maker-online

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## Emoji Library

### Emoji Directory

Browse all available pre-made animated emojis. Filter by tag or search by keyword.

- Browse emojis by tag category
- Download individual emojis directly
- All emojis available as animated GIFs

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/emojis

### Emoji Packs

Browse curated collections of related emojis organized by category and theme.

- Packs organized by category (games, animals, reactions, brands, etc.)
- Download entire packs or individual emojis
- Community-curated collections

**URL:** https://emojicreator.ai/packs

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## Technical Specifications Summary

| Platform  | Size          | Max File Size          | Animated? |
|-----------|---------------|------------------------|-----------|
| Discord   | 128×128px     | 256KB                  | Yes (Boost Level 2+) |
| Slack     | 128×128px     | 128KB (free), 1MB (paid) | Yes (all plans) |
| Twitch    | 28/56/112px   | 1MB                    | Yes (Partners only) |
| Teams     | Up to 220×220px | 50KB                 | Yes (all tenants) |

**Animations supported:** Shake, Spin, Bounce, Pulse, Wobble, Flip, Swing, Tada, Jello, Heartbeat
**Input formats:** JPG, PNG, GIF (up to 10MB)
**Output format:** Animated GIF
**Languages:** English (en), Portuguese (pt-BR), Spanish (es), German (de), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko)

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## Privacy & Legal

**Privacy Policy:** https://emojicreator.ai/privacy
All image processing is performed locally in the user's browser. Images are not uploaded to any server. Users retain full ownership of emojis they create and may use them commercially.