How do I install it?
Open the downloaded DMG, drag Emoji Picker to Applications, and open it there. Or open it in the DMG and choose Install & Open. If it is already installed, choose Open Installed App; your existing copy stays unchanged. Use Check for Updates… in its menu to update it. Setup guides you through Accessibility access, keyboard shortcuts, and a practice insertion.
How do I open it?
With the defaults, type ;love to search as you type, or ;; to open Quick Find immediately. Use the arrow keys to choose and Return to insert. You can also open Quick Find from the menu bar or give the floating Library its own keyboard shortcut.
Why does it need Accessibility access?
Accessibility lets Emoji Picker recognize your opening sequence, remove the typed query, and insert your chosen text into the active app. The setup guide opens the relevant macOS settings and includes a practice area and insertion check. You can revisit Setup… or Permissions… from the menu bar.
What if insertion does not work in an app?
Check Accessibility access through Permissions… and try the insertion check in Setup…. Some apps handle typed input differently. You can right-click an unlocked result, choose Copy, and paste it yourself. If the problem persists, tell us the app, macOS version, and what happened in the support form below.
Can I change the trigger or pause it in certain apps?
Yes. Settings lets you change the inline opening sequence, instant Quick Find sequence, and popup delay. Setup offers guidance for your active keyboard layout. Choose Pause in App Name from the menu bar, or manage rules under Excluded Apps. Pausing typed opening sequences leaves manual Quick Find and the Library available.
Are expression packs free?
Yes. Creating, importing, exporting, and using your own or shared expression packs are free, including the two starter packs. Pro unlocks copying and inserting the separate built-in Emoticons and Mixtures catalogs, plus their customization, Quick Open tab targeting, and full statistics.
I saved a pack. Why is it not in Search?
Saving keeps your draft as an .emojipack file. To use it in Search and the Library, choose Review Installation… and confirm installation. Opening a shared file in Finder also queues it for review; it never installs automatically. See the pack guide.
What does a personal backup restore?
An encrypted backup includes pins, aliases, collections, snippets, installed packs, remembered emoji variants, and portable preferences. Restore previews the change, replaces your current personal data, and relaunches the app. Save the receiving Mac’s setup first if you want to keep it. History and usage are replaced only when included in the backup. Licenses, permissions, login items, and setup progress stay specific to each Mac. Keep saved pack drafts separately. Read the backup steps.
Is my typing or personal content sent anywhere?
Searches and personal content stay on your Mac. The app has no analytics or advertising trackers and requires no account. Update checks contact inndevs.com; website support and Pro checkout are separate online services. See the privacy details for how keyboard events, local history, and website data are handled.
How do I activate Pro?
Pro costs $5 USD once. After checkout, your license key is emailed to you. Paste it into the license section in the app’s Settings. For a missing email or license help, use the private contact form below; keep license keys out of public discussions.
Emoji Picker for macOS
