Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2603 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Snowman
A symbol from the Zodiac & Planets collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ☃
- Unicode
- U+2603
- HTML entity
- ☃
- Category
- Zodiac & Planets
Export
Download Snowman as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
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 snowman symbol
Representing a traditional figure crafted from snow, the Snowman is a graphical character found within the Miscellaneous Symbols block. While it does not have a phonetic pronunciation like a letter in a script, it is recognized globally as a pictorial glyph. It belongs to the Common script category, meaning it is not tied to any specific language and can be used across various textual contexts to represent wintry themes.
Usage for this symbol is most frequent in social media posts and casual messaging to denote cold weather, winter sports, or seasonal holidays. Within the specific classification of this site, it is grouped with Zodiac and planet symbols. In addition to online communication, the character is sometimes used in weather reporting or as a decorative element in digital games that feature snowy environments.
How to type Snowman
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2603.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2603, 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: text.
Part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block
☃ snowman lives inside the Miscellaneous Symbols Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Symbols →
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