Symbols · Emoji 0.6

©️Copyright Emoji

Generally, ©️ means someone is claiming copyright over something. It's a quick way to say “this is mine” or “don’t use this without permission.”

The ©️ emoji is the copyright symbol.

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Unicode
U+00A9 U+FE0F
Released
2010
Shortcode
:copyright:
Skin tones
No
U+00A9 U+FE0FYour device
©️

01 — Meaning

What does the ©️ Copyright emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, ©️ means someone is claiming copyright over something. It's a quick way to say “this is mine” or “don’t use this without permission.” It's mostly used online, particularly on social media. ©️ sits in black emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in white emojis and dark emojis.
Where it comes from
The ©️ emoji is the copyright symbol. It’s a small “C” in a circle and it represents legal protection. People use it when they’ve created something—like a photo, song, or piece of writing—and they want to make it clear that it's their work. It can express ownership, or sometimes, a playful assertion of rights. You might see it when sharing art online, or when someone’s proud of something they made.

02 — Platforms

Copyright emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the copyright as 6 vendors ship it.

Copyright emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Copyright emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Copyright emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Copyright emoji on Samsung
SamsungGalaxy, One UI
Copyright emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsAppWhatsApp on Android
Copyright emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixelsSlack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Copyright emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :copyright:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the copyright, code point U+00A9.

04 — How to type

How to type the ©️ Copyright emoji

No picker to hand? The copyright can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “copyright”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “copyright”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :copyright: and it converts to ©️ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use ©️, in CSS \A9\FE0F, in JavaScript \u{A9}\u{FE0F}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Copyright emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 6. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Copyright emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Copyright emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Copyright emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Copyright emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Copyright emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Copyright emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px

06 — Combinations

Copyright emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around copyright for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool copyright combos
Flex copyright combos
Aesthetic copyright combos
Cute copyright combos
Dark copyright combos
Party copyright combos
Love copyright combos
Mood copyright combos
Unhinged copyright combos
Soft copyright combos
Late night copyright combos
Summer copyright combos
Gaming copyright combos
Y2K copyright combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with ©️, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — Emoji Kitchen

Copyright Emoji Kitchen stickers

Google's sticker mixer has drawn 354 mixes with this one. Here are 12 of them. Tap any to open it full size.

Mix it yourself →
Copyright mixed with Face with Tears of Joy — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 😂 Copyright mixed with Rolling on the Floor Laughing — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 🤣 Copyright mixed with Thumbs Up — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 👍 Copyright mixed with Loudly Crying Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 😭 Copyright mixed with Folded Hands — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 🙏 Copyright mixed with Face Blowing a Kiss — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 😘 Copyright mixed with Smiling Face with Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 🥰 Copyright mixed with Smiling Face with Heart-eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 😍 Copyright mixed with Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 😊 Copyright mixed with Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 😁 Copyright mixed with Two Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 💕 Copyright mixed with Pleading Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker ©️ + 🥺

08 — In conversation

What ©️ means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the copyright and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
When a girl sends you ©️, she’s often playfully asserting ownership over an idea, a compliment, or something she created. It can be a cute way to show pride or a little bit of cheeky confidence. Sometimes it's just a funny reaction to something you said.
From a guy
If a guy sends you ©️, it’s usually the same thing – asserting ownership. He might be defending his opinion, or just showing he’s proud of his work. It can also be used ironically, to jokingly claim something that isn’t really his.
How to reply
If someone sends you ©️, you could reply with: “That’s yours, babe! ❤️”, “Totally! 😎”, “You’re the creative genius! ✨”, or “Keep it locked down! 🔒”.
Used in a sentence

09 — Apps

What ©️ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the copyright lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, ©️ means someone is claiming copyright over something. It's a quick way to say “this is mine” or “don’t use this without permission.” In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws ©️ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only ©️ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :copyright:. Discord renders Twemoji, so ©️ looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste ©️ from the copy button above.

11 — History

Where the ©️ Copyright emoji came from

It arrived with the 0.6 release of the standard, which dates the copyright to 2010.

SoftBankJ-Phone, 2000s
Copyright emoji, SoftBank, J-Phone
J-Phone

Same character every time — U+00A9 U+FE0F never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2010
Added to the standard

Copyright was approved as U+00A9 U+FE0F and shipped in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original 2010 batch that came over from the Japanese sets.

Today
Drawn 6 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so ©️ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Samsung, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Copyright emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the ©️ Copyright emoji mean?
Generally, ©️ means someone is claiming copyright over something. It's a quick way to say “this is mine” or “don’t use this without permission.” It's mostly used online, particularly on social media.
What does ©️ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you ©️, she’s often playfully asserting ownership over an idea, a compliment, or something she created. It can be a cute way to show pride or a little bit of cheeky confidence. Sometimes it's just a funny reaction to something you said.
What does ©️ mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you ©️, it’s usually the same thing – asserting ownership. He might be defending his opinion, or just showing he’s proud of his work. It can also be used ironically, to jokingly claim something that isn’t really his.
How do you reply to the ©️ emoji?
If someone sends you ©️, you could reply with: “That’s yours, babe! ❤️”, “Totally! 😎”, “You’re the creative genius! ✨”, or “Keep it locked down! 🔒”.
What is the Unicode code for ©️?
The Copyright emoji is U+00A9 U+FE0F, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). In HTML you can write it as ©️, and in CSS as \A9\FE0F.
How do I copy and paste the ©️ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — ©️ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :copyright: for Slack and Discord.
Does ©️ look the same on every phone?
No. Copyright is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Samsung, WhatsApp and JoyPixels all ship their own artwork for U+00A9. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.