A MakeEmoji creation shown as several animated robot emoji reactions

Independent creative tools

MakeEmoji

Original tools and practical guidance for turning images, videos, and ideas into expressive emoji for the places people talk.

What we build

Original software for small, expressive images

MakeEmoji designs and builds the editing, animation, generation, and export workflows that power the site. The goal is simple: make a polished reaction asset without requiring a full design suite.

What we publish

Editorial help for real creation workflows

The editorial library is part of the product: it explains how to choose a workflow, prepare source art, meet platform limits, publish responsibly, and get better results from the tools.

Community standards

Public uploads are screened and reviewable

Community creations must pass automated image moderation before they can appear in the public gallery. Members can report public items, reported work can be hidden for review, and an internal moderation queue supports manual decisions.

Copyright owners can also send direct URLs and supporting details through MakeEmoji's dedicated takedown process.

Safeguards in the product

  • Automated AWS Rekognition screening
  • Manual approval, hiding, and rejection tools
  • Member reporting and report-threshold review
  • Dedicated copyright takedown intake

Who operates MakeEmoji

Independent, public, and accountable

MakeEmoji was created and is independently operated by Matt Popovich. Product development, editorial direction, and community operations are maintained as one focused project.

The project is publicly developed on GitHub. MakeEmoji is not affiliated with Discord, Slack, Twitch, or the owners of third-party trademarks that may appear in community content.