Optical disk 💿

Quick answer

💿 Optical disk is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Computer”. People also find it by searching blu-ray, CD, computer, disk, dvd, optical.

Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.

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Key facts

Category
Objects
Subgroup
Computer
Unicode
U+1F4BF
Emoji version
Emoji 0.6
Year added
2010
Shortcode
:cd:

Optical disk 💿: Meaning

💿 Optical disk is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Computer”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

People also find it by searching blu-ray, CD, computer, disk, dvd, optical.

How to use 💿 Optical disk

Computer emojis show laptops, keyboards, and disks, for work, coding, and tech talk.

Example messages

  • Working from home today 💿
  • Back up your files 💿

Codes for developers

Copy emoji💿
UnicodeU+1F4BF
HTML (hex)💿
HTML (decimal)💿
CSS\1F4BF
JavaScript\u{1F4BF}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\uD83D\uDCBF
Python\U0001F4BF
URL%F0%9F%92%BF
GitHub:cd:
Slack / Discord:cd:

Technical details

Type
Single character
Code points
1
UTF-16
2
UTF-8
4 bytes
💿U+1F4BFOptical disk

History and device support

💿 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.

It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “optical disk”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “optical disk”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “optical disk”.

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Questions and answers

What does the 💿 Optical disk emoji mean?

💿 Optical disk is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Computer”. People also find it by searching blu-ray, CD, computer, disk, dvd, optical.

How do I copy and paste the Optical disk emoji?

Tap or click the large 💿 at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Optical disk emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “optical disk”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “optical disk”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “optical disk”.

When was the Optical disk emoji added?

The Optical disk emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

What is the Unicode for 💿?

The Optical disk emoji is U+1F4BF in Unicode. In HTML, write 💿.

Which category is the Optical disk emoji in?

💿 Optical disk is in the Objects category, in the “Computer” subgroup, together with 13 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to 💿?

Emojis similar to 💿 Optical disk include 🔋 Battery, 🪫 Low battery, 🔌 Electric plug, 💻 Laptop.

What is the Optical disk emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Disco óptico (Español), CD (Français), CD (Deutsch), ऑप्टिकल डिस्क (हिन्दी), سي دي (العربية), CD (日本語).

How many characters is the 💿 emoji?

💿 is made of 1 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 4 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of 💿?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “optical disk”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

What words are associated with 💿?

Its official keywords are blu-ray, CD, computer, disk, dvd, optical. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds 💿.

Can I use 💿 on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. 💿 is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

Does 💿 look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

What is the shortcode for Optical disk?

In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :cd: to insert 💿.

Does 💿 work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Optical disk emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 💿 in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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