The 3 Best Emoji Translator Websites and Mobile Apps

Translate emojis to and from plain English to see what they really mean

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Elise Moreau
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Elise Moreau
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  • University of Ontario
  • George Brown College
Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others.
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Updated on April 27, 2022
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Emojis help us better express our emotions online and in text messages when words aren't enough. Despite this, the complexity of our thoughts and feelings still goes far beyond the limited range of ideograms and smiley faces offered by the keyboard on our mobile devices.

Even when you think you just used the best three or four emojis to convey a specific message accurately, this doesn't guarantee other people will be able to translate it so quickly. Likewise, decoding the messages behind emojis used by others can be just as confusing. In these types of cases, an emoji translator tool can come in handy.

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Super Emoji Translator

Super Emoji Translator website
What We Like

  • Lets you write anything you want.

  • You can copy the translation out of the box.

What We Don't Like

  • No built-in spell check.

  • Supports English only.

Super Emoji Translator picks up on certain words in a message and replaces them with one or multiple emojis to help describe them while leaving the parts of the message alone. After clicking the big blue Let's Get Started button on the front page, type or paste your message in the given field and click the blue button below it to translate.

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Monica's Emoji Translate Tool

Emoji Translate of Meowni.ca website
What We Like

  • Suggests alternative emojis.

  • Results are shown live.

  • Makes copying the translation really easy.

What We Don't Like

  • Some translations aren't accurate.

Web developer Monica Dinculescu built this emoji translation tool. A fun side project hosted on her website, it replaces some words in any message with emojis. The tool leaves the rest of the unidentifiable or irreplaceable words intact. All you have to do is start typing or copy and paste some text into the given field. Press the big, pink Copy to Clipboard button to copy it so you can paste it anywhere.

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LingoJam Emoji Translator

LingoJam Emoji Translator website
What We Like

  • Lets you edit the translation before copying it.

  • Can generate random sentences.

  • Translations show up instantly.

What We Don't Like

  • Sometimes doesn't replace words with an emoji.

  • Emojis only "somewhat relevant," according to the site.

If you have a sentence, a paragraph, or even several pages worth of words you'd like to dress up with emojis, LingoJam's Emoji Translator can help you do that. The site says it "converts text into text filled with somewhat relevant emojis." While the tool doesn't completely replace words with emojis, it identifies the corresponding emojis and inserts them before or after the word to give it visual emphasis. Just copy the sentences or paragraphs you want to use, paste them into the text field, and watch your message instantly come to life on the right with different emojis.

FAQ
  • What is the TikTok #emojitranslation trend?

    The emoji translation trend on TikTok involves users putting words into an emoji translator, and then plugging the resulting emojis back into the translator to see if it returns the same words. The results are often humorous, and if you look up #emojitranslate, you'll see millions of examples.

  • How do I make my own emojis?

    To make your own emojis, go to piZap.com or use Moji Maker for Windows. For iOS and Android, use Bitmoji or Emoji Me Animated Faces.

  • How do I save an emoji from a website?

    To copy an emoji from a website, right-click the emoji, and select Save to download it as an image. Animated emoticons will be saved as multiple images.

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