What Are Google Noto Animated Emojis?
Google Noto Animated Emojis are part of Google's open-source Noto Emoji project. Unlike static emojis that appear as flat images, these animated versions feature smooth, high-definition WebP and GIF animations that make each emoji come alive — bouncing, spinning, pulsing, and more. They are free to use under the Apache 2.0 license, making them perfect for personal messages, social media content, YouTube thumbnails, presentations, and even commercial projects.
Categories of Animated Emojis Available
Our animated emoji collection is organized into 8 categories for easy browsing:
- 😀 Smileys & Emotions — Expressive faces, hearts, stars, fire, sparkles, and more
- 💃 People — Dancers, hand gestures, thumbs up, clapping, and body parts
- 🦁 Animals & Nature — Lions, butterflies, flowers, weather, planets, and oceans
- 🍕 Food & Drink — Pizza, fruits, beverages, desserts, and cooking items
- 🎈 Activities & Events — Sports, music, celebrations, and entertainment
- 💡 Objects — Tools, gadgets, money, clocks, and everyday items
- ♾️ Symbols — Zodiac signs, mathematical symbols, warnings, and more
- 🏁 Flags — Animated flag emojis including checkered and triangular flags
How to Copy and Use Animated Emojis
Using animated emojis from our site is incredibly simple:
- Click on any animated emoji above to copy it to your clipboard
- Paste it (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V) into WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, or any chat
- Optional: Use the popup modal to download the GIF, copy the animation link, or share it
Our clipboard system is smart — it copies both the emoji text character (for text inputs) and the animated image (for rich-media inputs like WhatsApp Web). This means your animated emoji will paste as a moving animation wherever possible!
Download Animated Emoji GIFs
Need to save an animated emoji as a file? Click any emoji and use the 💾 Download button in the share popup. The emoji will be saved as an animated GIF file that you can share on any platform, add to presentations, use in video editing software, or upload as custom stickers on Telegram and Discord.
Animated Emojis for WhatsApp, Telegram & Social Media
Animated emojis make your conversations stand out on social media and messaging apps. Here's how they work on popular platforms:
- WhatsApp Web — Paste animated emojis directly as GIF stickers
- Telegram — Download GIFs and send as animated stickers or media
- Discord — Paste animated emojis into chat as inline animations
- Instagram & TikTok — Use in stories, captions, and comments for more engagement
- Facebook — Paste or upload animated emoji GIFs to posts and Messenger
- Slack — Rich-text paste inserts the actual animated image
Frequently Asked Questions About Animated Emojis
How do I copy and paste animated emojis?
Simply click on any animated emoji on this page. It will be copied to your clipboard instantly. Then press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste it into WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Instagram, or any chat application. The animation will be preserved when pasting into rich-text editors and chat apps.
Can I download animated emojis as GIF files?
Yes! Click on any animated emoji and use the 💾 Download button in the share popup to save it as an animated GIF file. You can then share this GIF on any platform, use it in presentations, video editing, or upload it as a custom sticker on Telegram and Discord.
Do animated emojis work on WhatsApp and Telegram?
Yes. When you copy an animated emoji from our site and paste it into WhatsApp Web, Telegram, Discord, or Slack, the animation is pasted as a moving image or sticker. On mobile WhatsApp, you can download the GIF and send it as media.
What are Google Noto animated emojis?
Google Noto Animated Emojis are high-quality emoji animations created by Google as part of the Noto Emoji project. They feature smooth, expressive animations for hundreds of popular emoji characters and are free to use under the Apache 2.0 license.
Are these animated emojis free to use?
Yes, all animated emojis on this page are completely free. Google Noto emojis are released under the Apache 2.0 license, which means you can use them freely for personal and commercial projects without any restrictions.
How many animated emojis are available here?
Our collection features over 500 animated emojis across 8 categories: Smileys & Emotions, People, Animals & Nature, Food & Drink, Activities & Events, Objects, Symbols, and Flags. We regularly update the collection as new emojis are added to the Unicode standard.
Can I use animated emojis on Instagram and TikTok?
You can paste the emoji character into Instagram and TikTok captions, comments, and bios. For the actual animation, download the GIF file and upload it as media or use it in your stories and reels for eye-catching visual content.
What's the difference between animated and static emojis?
Static emojis are flat, non-moving images. Animated emojis feature smooth motion — bouncing, pulsing, spinning, and other dynamic effects that make your messages more expressive and engaging. Animated emojis grab attention and convey emotions more vividly than static ones.