EmojiMaker
Teams Emoji Maker: Custom Emojis for Microsoft Teams
Design a custom emoji for Teams chats and reactions — export a clean transparent PNG and upload it straight from the emoji picker.
- 512×512 & 128×128 presets
- Transparent PNG
- Org-wide once uploaded
- Free forever
Emoji preview and export
Customize emoji parts
Upload guide
How to add your emoji to Microsoft Teams
- Design and export your emojiBuild your emoji in the maker above and download the 512×512 PNG — sharp enough for Teams, with a transparent background.
- Make sure custom emojis are enabledA Teams admin turns the feature on once: Teams admin center → Messaging settings → “Custom emojis and reactions”. Most organizations already have it enabled by default.
- Upload it in any chatOpen the emoji picker in a chat or channel, switch to the custom emoji tab, click the “+” button, upload the PNG and give it a name. It becomes available to your whole organization.
Teams custom emoji rules at a glance
| Item | How Teams handles it | This maker |
|---|---|---|
| Formats | PNG, JPG, GIF (animated) | PNG (transparent) + SVG source |
| Shape & size | Resized to a small square | Exact square 512 or 128 px |
| Who can upload | Everyone, unless admins restrict it | — |
| Visibility | Entire organization | — |
| Admin switch | Admin center → Messaging settings → Custom emojis and reactions | — |
Reusing the same emoji across your tools? Export platform-exact sizes from the Slack maker (128×128, under 128KB) and the Discord maker (128×128) so every workspace gets a native-quality file.
Frequently asked questions
Can you add custom emojis to Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Since mid-2024 Teams supports custom emojis natively: open the emoji picker in any chat, go to the custom tab and click “+” to upload an image. Uploaded emojis are shared with everyone in your organization and work in messages and reactions.
Why can’t I upload custom emojis in Teams?
The feature is controlled by admins. If the “+” upload button is missing, ask IT to enable “Custom emojis and reactions” in the Teams admin center under Messaging settings. Admins can also restrict who is allowed to upload or delete emojis.
What image size works best for Teams emojis?
Teams accepts common image formats (PNG, JPG, GIF) and resizes them to emoji size. A square, transparent PNG around 512×512 or 128×128 gives the cleanest result — exactly what this maker exports. Keep the design bold: Teams renders emojis small in messages and reactions.
Do animated custom emojis work in Teams?
Yes, Teams accepts GIFs as custom emojis. This maker exports static PNG/SVG; for most reaction-style emojis a crisp static image stays readable at small sizes.
Is this Teams emoji maker free?
Completely free — no sign-up, no watermark, unlimited exports. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded to a server.