How to Make Custom Emojis

Follow our step-by-step guide to create custom animated emojis. Perfect for beginners.

Step-by-step guide to creating custom animated emojis.

Upload Image: Upload an image file (PNG, JPG, GIF, or WebP) or pick one from our gallery. Maximum file size is 5MB.
Remove Background (Optional): Toggle 'Remove Background' if you want a transparent emoji. This works best with clear subjects against simple backgrounds.
Choose Animation: Select an animation effect like Shake, Spin, Party, or Laser Eyes. Adjust speed and direction to customize. You can also keep it static.
Adjust Settings: Set export size (128px recommended), adjust brightness/contrast if needed, and preview your emoji.
Export & Download: Click download to save your emoji as GIF or PNG. The file will be optimized for your chosen platform's size limits.
Upload to Platform: Upload your emoji to Discord (Server Settings → Emoji), Slack (Customize → Add Custom Emoji), or Twitch (Emotes section).

FAQ

Just an image file (PNG, JPG, or GIF) and a web browser. No software downloads or accounts required. Our tool works entirely online.

It takes less than a minute! Upload your image, choose an animation (optional), adjust size, and download. The whole process is fast and simple.

128×128 px works best for most platforms. Discord allows up to 256 KB, Slack allows 128 KB. Our tool automatically optimizes file sizes.

Yes! Choose from dozens of animation effects like shake, spin, party, laser eyes, and more. All animations export as GIF files.