Film Projector emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for π½οΈ is film projector. It belongs to the objects group and the light, film & video subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as cinema, film, movie, projector, video.
It was added in Emoji 0.7 Β· 2014, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π½οΈ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type film projector.
- Tap π½οΈ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π½οΈ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "film projector". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π½οΈ from this page and paste it.
How to type π½οΈ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "film projector" and click π½οΈ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π½οΈ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "film projector" and double-click π½οΈ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π½οΈ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π½οΈ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π½οΈ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 📽️ |
| HTML hex | 📽️ |
CSS content | "\1F4FD\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F4FD}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F4FD\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%93%BD%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :film_projector: |
Because π½οΈ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the film projector emoji mean? +
π½οΈ is the "film projector" emoji from the objects group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for cinema, film, movie, projector, video. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the film projector emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "film projector". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π½οΈ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π½οΈ? +
The film projector emoji is U+1F4FD. In HTML use 📽️.
Why does π½οΈ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π½οΈ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.