Where to Find Snapchat's Emoji Settings

Snapchat lets you change how emojis look on your phone by switching between different emoji styles. The setting is in your account preferences, not in a separate emoji menu. Open Snapchat, tap your profile icon in the top left corner, then tap the gear icon to open Settings.

From Settings, scroll down until you see "Emojis" or "Emoji Style" — the exact name varies by phone and Snapchat version. Tap it to see your options. The styles available depend on whether you use iPhone or Android, because each phone system has its own emoji designs.

Key Takeaways

  • Snapchat emoji styles are controlled through your account Settings, accessed by tapping your profile icon and then the gear icon.
  • iPhone users can choose between Apple's emoji style and Snapchat's custom emoji design, while Android users see fewer options depending on their device.
  • Changing your emoji style affects how emojis appear in chats, stories, and captions, but only on your own screen and in how others see your messages.
  • The emoji style you pick does not change the actual emoji sent — it only changes how that emoji displays visually on your device.

iPhone Emoji Options

On iPhone, you typically see two choices: Apple Emoji and Snapchat Emoji. Apple Emoji uses the standard emoji design that comes with iOS — the ones you see in Messages and other apps. Snapchat Emoji is Snapchat's own custom design, which looks different and is unique to the app.

Tap whichever style you prefer, and the change takes effect when ready. All emojis in your chats and stories will switch to that style right away. If you switch back and forth, you will see the change each time you tap a different option.

Android Emoji Options

Android phones show fewer emoji style options because Android itself does not have one standard emoji design the way iPhone does. Different Android manufacturers — Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and others — use their own emoji designs. Snapchat usually offers Snapchat Emoji as the main choice, and may also show your phone's native emoji style if your device supports it.

The exact options depend on your phone model and Android version. If you only see one choice, that is because your device does not support multiple emoji styles within Snapchat. Tap the style available to you, and it will explore to all emojis in the app.

What Changes When You Switch Emoji Styles

Switching emoji styles changes only how emojis look on your screen. The emoji itself — the actual character you send — does not change. If you send a heart emoji to a friend, they receive the same heart emoji whether you have Apple Emoji or Snapchat Emoji selected. What changes is the visual appearance on your device.

This means your friends will see emojis in whatever style their own phone uses, not the style you chose. You are only changing your own view of the app. Captions, stickers, and Bitmoji avatars are not affected by this setting — only standard emojis change.

Reverting to Your Previous Emoji Style

If you switch emoji styles and want to go back, the process is the same. Open Settings, tap Emojis or Emoji Style, and select the style you used before. There is no undo button — you straightforward choose the style you want from the list.

Snapchat remembers your choice and keeps that style active until you change it again. If you uninstall and reinstall Snapchat, the app may reset to a default emoji style, so you may need to change it again after reinstalling.

Troubleshooting Emoji Style Changes That Do Not Appear

If you changed your emoji style but the emojis still look the same, close Snapchat completely and reopen it. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to display the new style. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen (iPhone) or use your back button (Android) to close the app fully, then tap the Snapchat icon to open it fresh.

If emojis still look unchanged after closing and reopening, check that you actually tapped the style you wanted — the selected option usually has a checkmark or highlight next to it. If the setting keeps resetting on its own, you may have a corrupted app cache. Try clearing the Snapchat cache through your phone's Settings app under Apps or process Manager, then reopen Snapchat and set your emoji style again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my friends see the emoji style I chose?

No. Your friends see emojis in whatever style their own phone uses. Changing your emoji style only affects what you see on your screen, not what they see when they receive your messages.

Can I use different emoji styles for different chats?

No. The emoji style setting applies to your entire Snapchat account. When you change it, all chats, stories, and captions use the new style. You cannot pick one style for one conversation and another style for a different one.

What if my phone does not show any emoji style options?

Some older Android devices or older versions of Snapchat may not have this setting. Update Snapchat through your app store to the latest version, then check Settings again. If the option still does not appear, your device may not support emoji style switching.

Does changing emoji style affect Bitmoji?

No. Bitmoji avatars and stickers are separate from standard emojis and are not affected by the emoji style setting. Only regular emojis change when you switch styles.