How to Add Custom Emojis to Slack: Complete Guide

Quick Steps

  1. Open Slack and click on your workspace name
  2. “Customize Workspace” from the dropdown
  3. Click on “Customize Emoji”
  4. Click “Add Custom Emoji”
  5. Upload your image and give it a name

Detailed Instructions

Step 1: Access Emoji Settings

  1. Open your Slack workspace
  2. Click your workspace name in the top-left corner
  3. Select “Customize Workspace” from the dropdown menu
  4. Click “Emoji” in the left sidebar

Step 2: Add New Emoji

  1. Click the “Add Custom Emoji” button
  2. Choose your emoji image file
  3. Enter a unique name for your emoji (without spaces)
  4. Click “Save”

Requirements & Tips

File Requirements

  • Maximum size: 128KB
  • Recommended dimensions: 128x128 pixels
  • Supported formats: PNG, GIF, or JPG
  • Square aspect ratio recommended

Naming Conventions

  • Use lowercase letters
  • No spaces allowed (use underscores)
  • Avoid special characters
  • Maximum 100 characters

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