How to Download Emojis for Free
March 9, 2026
Whether you need an emoji for a design mockup, a presentation, an app, or a social media post, there are several ways to download high-quality emoji images for free.
Download Emojis from Emoji Family
Emoji Family lets you download any individual emoji in multiple formats directly from each emoji's page.
How to Download a Single Emoji
- Go to Emoji Family and search for the emoji you want, or browse by category.
- Click on any emoji to open its detail page.
- Choose your preferred emoji style (Noto, Twemoji, Fluent, OpenMoji, BlobMoji, or FluentFlat).
- Click Download SVG or Download PNG to save the file.
Available formats:
- SVG: infinitely scalable vector graphic, ideal for design work
- PNG: raster image in multiple sizes (64px, 128px, 256px, 512px)
Download Emojis via the Emoji Family API
For developers, the Emoji Family API makes it easy to fetch emoji images programmatically:
# Download a single emoji as SVG
curl "https://www.emoji.family/api/emojis/🎉/noto/svg" > party.svg
# Download a single emoji as PNG (512px)
curl "https://www.emoji.family/api/emojis/🎉/fluent/png/512" > party.png
Available emoji packs:
| Pack | Style |
|---|---|
noto | Google Noto Emoji |
twemoji | Twitter/X Twemoji |
openmoji | OpenMoji (open-source) |
blobmoji | BlobMoji |
fluent | Microsoft Fluent 3D |
fluentflat | Microsoft Fluent flat |
Download Complete Emoji Sets
If you need the entire emoji set (e.g. for self-hosting or offline use), the source repositories are freely available:
Google Noto Emoji
- Repository:
github.com/googlefonts/noto-emoji - License: Apache 2.0 (free for commercial use)
- Format: SVG and PNG
Twitter Twemoji
- Repository:
github.com/twitter/twemoji - License: CC-BY 4.0 (attribution required for commercial use)
- Format: SVG and PNG (72px)
OpenMoji
- Repository:
github.com/hfg-gmuend/openmoji - License: CC-BY-SA 4.0 (attribution required; derivatives must use same licence)
- Format: SVG and PNG
Microsoft Fluent Emoji
- Repository:
github.com/microsoft/fluentui-emoji - License: MIT (free for commercial use)
- Format: SVG, PNG, and JSON metadata
Emoji Licenses: What You Can Use
Understanding the licence for each emoji set is important:
| Set | Licence | Commercial Use | Attribution Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Noto | Apache 2.0 | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Microsoft Fluent | MIT | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Twitter Twemoji | CC-BY 4.0 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| OpenMoji | CC-BY-SA 4.0 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (with copyleft) |
For most commercial projects, Noto and Fluent are the most permissive choices.
Using Downloaded Emojis in Design Tools
Figma
- Download the SVG file.
- Drag and drop it onto your Figma canvas; SVGs import as vector shapes.
Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop
- Download the SVG or PNG.
- Use File → Place Embedded (or drag and drop) to insert into your document.
- For Illustrator, SVG imports as editable vectors.
Canva
- Download the PNG version.
- Upload it to Canva as an image.
- Resize and position as needed.
PowerPoint / Keynote
- Download the PNG.
- Insert → Pictures → browse to the file.
- Remove the background if needed (PowerPoint's background removal tool works well on emoji PNGs).
Tips for Working with Emoji Images
- Use SVG when possible: it scales perfectly to any size without quality loss.
- Check the white/transparent background: most emoji SVGs have a transparent background, which is usually what you want.
- Match the style to your brand: if your product targets Apple users, the Twemoji style may feel more familiar; if it's a Google-centric product, use Noto.
- Use consistent sizing: pick one size and stick with it across your design for a polished look. 24px or 32px works well for inline icons; 64–128px for feature graphics.