Want your own moving emojis (like the dancing cat 🕺 or crying face 😭 that moves) that ONLY YOU and your friends can use? Telegram lets you make unlimited custom animated emojis for FREE in just 1 minute. Here’s the simplest way (works on Android, iPhone, and Desktop).
Method 1: Quickest Way (Using Official Bot – 30 Seconds)
- Open Telegram → Search → type @emoji
- Open the bot named “Emoji” (blue check mark ✅ = official)
- Tap Start
- Send any normal emoji you want to turn animated
Example: send 🔥 or 🐱 or 💀 - Bot will instantly reply with 5–10 animated versions
- Tap any animated emoji you like → it gets saved automatically
- Done! Now type that same emoji in any chat and it will appear animated for everyone!
Pro tip: You can do this with 50+ emojis every day for free.
Method 2: Create Fully Custom Animated Emojis (Your Own Design)
Requirements:
- Telegram Premium (costs ₹179/month in India)
- A short video or GIF (under 10 seconds, square size best)
Steps:
- Open Telegram → Search → type @Stickers
- Open the official bot “Stickers” (blue check mark)
- Type /newanimated
- Bot will ask: “Send me the video or GIF”
- Send your file (must be .MOV, .MP4 or GIF, max 256 KB)
- Now send ONE normal emoji that will trigger your animation
Example: send 🦁 or 🧛🏻♂️ - Bot will confirm and publish it
- Done! Your custom animated emoji is now live worldwide!
Your friends with Premium will see it moving. Non-Premium users will see normal emoji.
Best Free Animated Emoji Packs (Instant Add)
Just click these links and tap “Add”:
- Pack 1 → t.me/addemoji/dancepack
- Pack 2 → t.me/addemoji/memepack
- Pack 3 → t.me/addemoji/catsanddogs
- Pack 4 → t.me/addemoji/indianpack2025
Bonus Tips
- You can delete your custom animated emojis anytime from @Stickers bot → /myanimated
- Best size: 512×512 pixels, under 100 KB
- Transparent background looks coolest
That’s it! Start making your own moving emojis right now.
Comment below which animated emoji you made first — I’ll react with it