Category: Objects

💽computer disk

💽 computer disk belongs to Objects. Copy it instantly, review its aliases and codepoints, and explore related emojis from the same set.

Meaning

A magneto-optical or MiniDisc-style computer disk in a protective cartridge, representing data storage or retro tech.

Aliases

:minidisc:

Keywords

computerdiskminidiskopticalcomputer disk

What does 💽 computer disk mean?

The 💽 emoji depicts a disk in a cartridge, resembling a magneto-optical disc or Sony MiniDisc format common in the 1990s and early 2000s. It is often used in discussions about data storage, backups, or retro computing hardware. The emoji can also reference music recording onto MiniDisc, which was popular among audio enthusiasts before flash storage became dominant.

Often used for

  • Discussing data storage or backups
  • Referencing retro or vintage computing technology
  • Talking about MiniDisc or magneto-optical media specifically
  • Mentioning 90s or 2000s music recording formats
  • Nostalgia for older tech eras
Tone: This emoji represents largely obsolete technology and may not be widely recognized by younger users. It generally has no established figurative meaning and is best used literally.

Illustrative message examples with 💽

These examples are illustrative, not observed messages.

  • found a box of old 💽 in the closet, wonder if any are still readable
  • need to back up these project files before the drive dies 💽
  • my dad still swears by his minidisc recorder 💽
  • transferring all the old 💽 archives to cloud storage this weekend
  • anyone else remember recording mixes onto 💽 back in the day
  • the library still has a magneto-optical drive for these 💽

Combos, text art & scenes with 💽

Emoji combos

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How 💽 computer disk looks

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computer disk emoji in OpenMoji style
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💽 computer disk codes for developers

Every format below produces 💽 — click Copy on the one your stack needs.

Emoji💽
Unicode codepointsU+1F4BD
HTML (decimal)💽
HTML (hex)💽
CSS\1F4BD
JavaScript\u{1F4BD}
JSON\uD83D\uDCBD
URL encoded%F0%9F%92%BD
Shortcode (GitHub):minidisc:

💽 in other languages

Source: Unicode CLDR

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