Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F419 then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Octopus Symbol
A symbol from the Animal Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🐙
- Unicode
- U+1F419
- HTML entity
- 🐙
- Category
- Animal Symbols
Export
Download Octopus as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
Preview
transparent background
Color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
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About the octopus symbol
The character is read as "octopus" and belongs to the set of animal emoji symbols. It depicts a marine cephalopod with its rounded head and trailing tentacles, often shown in a stylized cartoon form.
This emoji represents the octopus animal itself, and is used in contexts about sea life, ocean environments, or marine biology. It can also symbolize flexibility, intelligence, or the ability to multitask, drawing on the octopus's real-world traits. In messaging, it may appear in discussions about seafood, underwater adventures, or as a playful reference to having many tasks or interests.
How to type Octopus
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Search by name or paste the symbol — easiest path for multi-codepoint sequences.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 1F419, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
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