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Free Custom Slack Emojis

56 free custom emojis for Slack — code review (:lgtm:, :ship-it:, :merged:), the reactions that top real workspace rankings (:thankyou:, :done:, :alert:, :loading:), status badges and seasonal ones — as 128×128 PNG and GIF files that are already under Slack's 128 KB limit. Download one, or the whole pack, then add it via Customize workspace → Add Emoji. Need a word that isn't here? Make it with the emoji maker.

Download all 56 (ZIP)

Trending now: seasonal Slack emojis

For the occasions coming up in the next few weeks.

Work & code review Slack emojis

Status of a task, a pull request or a request in a channel — answered with one reaction.

Reactions Slack emojis

The custom reactions that top real workspace usage rankings: thanks, yes/no polls, hype and mild panic.

Status Slack emojis

Text badges that read clearly at the 16 px Slack uses next to your name.

Seasonal Slack emojis

Halloween, Thanksgiving, the holidays and the new year, plus birthdays and new-hire welcomes any time.

Slack emoji maker

Type a word, pick colours and download a 128×128 PNG. It's drawn in your browser — nothing is uploaded — and the preview shows it at the sizes Slack uses in messages and reactions.

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How to add a custom emoji to Slack

  1. Download an emoji above (or make one).
  2. In Slack on desktop, click your workspace name → Tools & settings → Customize workspace. Or open the emoji picker in any message and click Add Emoji.
  3. Click Upload image and pick the file.
  4. Enter the name — use the one under the image, e.g. ship-it. Lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores only.
  5. Click Save. Everyone in the workspace can now type :ship-it:.
Slack custom emoji requirements
ShapeSquare (non-square images are scaled to fit)
Size128×128 px recommended
File sizeUnder 128 KB
FormatsPNG, JPG or GIF
AnimationGIF, up to 50 frames
NameLowercase letters, numbers, - and _; must be unused in the workspace
WhereDesktop, web and iPhone (not the Android app)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I download free custom Slack emojis?

This page has 56 free ones (14 animated) as individual files or one ZIP. Community directories such as Slackmojis and Cult of the Party Parrot collect thousands more, mostly memes and party parrots.

How do I upload a custom emoji to Slack?

On desktop, click your workspace name → Tools & settings → Customize workspace → Add Emoji. Upload the image, type a name and click Save. On iPhone, open the emoji menu in a message field and tap Add Emoji. Slack's Android app can't add custom emoji.

What size should a Slack emoji be?

Square, ideally 128×128 pixels, under 128 KB, as PNG, JPG or GIF. Animated GIFs can have up to 50 frames. A transparent background looks best in both light and dark mode. Every file in this pack already meets these limits.

Can I upload many Slack emojis at once?

Not from the standard Slack app — each emoji is added one at a time. Enterprise Grid org admins can script uploads with the admin.emoji.add API method. Third-party browser extensions also automate the upload form; check what access they ask for before installing one.

Why can't I add custom emoji in my workspace?

Workspace Owners can limit who adds custom emoji. If the Add Emoji button is missing, ask an Owner or Admin to upload it or change the permission in workspace settings.

Can I use these emojis in Discord or Microsoft Teams?

Yes. They're plain 128×128 images, which also fit Discord's custom emoji rules and Teams' custom emoji. Use them in any workspace, free.

Licence

Free to use in any Slack, Discord or Teams workspace, personal or commercial. Emoji artwork inside some badges is Twemoji, licensed CC-BY 4.0. Looking for standard emoji codes instead? See the full Slack emoji code list.