How to Copy and Paste Emojis on Any Device

Especially on your computer — where finding emojis shouldn’t be this hard.

Let’s be real for a second — using emojis on a computer isn’t exactly smooth sailing.

Phones? Super easy. You’ve got a built-in emoji keyboard, everything’s right there. But on a laptop or desktop? Not so much. You’re either trying to remember some obscure keyboard shortcut, struggling with awkward built-in menus, or jumping between random websites that feel like they were made in 2006.

That’s exactly why this site exists — to make the whole process way easier.

But there’s a much simpler, faster, totally free way to do it — and good news: you’re already in the right place.

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Why Emojis Are Harder on Computers

If you’ve ever tried to add an emoji while typing on your computer, you’ve probably hit one of these walls:

• No built-in emoji picker on many desktop setups
• Searching “shrug emoji” and copy-pasting from a sketchy results page
• Memorizing commands like Windows + . or Control + Command + Space, which vary and often glitch

That’s why we made this site.
So you can search, find, and copy emojis without any friction.

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Step 1: Open the EmojiVerse Website (That’s Us!)

Everything starts here.

• No software to install
• No extensions required
• No pop-ups or clutter

Just open our site in your browser — Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, whatever — and you’re good to go.

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Step 2: Find the Emoji You Want

There are a few easy ways:

Use the Search Bar

Type anything — “clap,” “sad,” “fire,” or even “weird dancing dude” — and get instant emoji results.

Browse by Category

From animals 🐒 Monkey→ to emotions 😬 Grimacing Face→ to objects 🎧 Headphone→, explore by theme with a simple tap.

View All Emojis

Want to scroll the full list?
Head to the All Emojis page and rediscover old favorites or find something new.

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Step 3: Click “Copy” — and You’re Done

Every emoji on the site has a “Copy” button right below it.
Click it once, and boom — it’s copied to your clipboard.

You can now paste it into:

• Tweets
• YouTube comments
• Instagram captions (yes, from desktop!)
• Emails, documents, Slack, Notion… anything that accepts text

No formatting errors. No keyboard gymnastics. Just emoji magic.

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Bonus: Works on Windows, Mac, Linux — Whatever

This works on any operating system with a browser. That’s it.

And if you’re a power user?

• Keep the tab open
• Copy emojis all day long
• Never touch a keyboard shortcut again

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What About Mobile?

Yep, it works there too.

Even though smartphones have built-in emoji keyboards, the site helps when:

• You want to view emojis bigger
• You’re exploring categories
• You’re copying something specific you saw in a post
• You’re not sure what an emoji means

Just tap the emoji. Hit copy. Done.

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Why This Beats Built-In Options

Let’s break it down:

• 🖥 Desktop Computer→ Built-in tools on desktop? Clunky
• 📱 Mobile Phone→ Emoji keyboards on mobile? Limited
• 😎 Smiling Face With Sunglasses→ Our site? Fast, visual, searchable, easy

Plus, it’s fun to explore.
Seriously — when’s the last time you used 🛷 Sled→ or 🛎 Bell→?

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Final Thought

You shouldn’t have to fight your device just to drop a 🐸 Frog→ into a tweet or a 😭 Loudly Crying Face→ into an email.

Now you don’t.

Need ideas? Some of the most copied emojis on desktop are:

• 🔥 Fire→ — for hype, reactions, and everything awesome
• 💀 Skull→ — classic for “I’m dead” moments
• 👍 Thumbs Up→ — simple approval, straight to the point
• ❤ Red Heart→ — timeless, effortless, and the go-to for warmth without overthinking it

So go ahead—search, click, copy, paste. No drama. Just emojis.

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Discover even more trending emojis in our Top Emojis of 2025→, where emoji culture is mapped beyond just TikTok.

For TikTok-specific trends and emotional shorthand, dive into What Are the Most Used Emojis on TikTok Right Now?.