videocassette Emoji
๐ผ ยท U+1F4FC ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the videocassette emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A videocassette, the ๐ผ emoji represents a type of analog video recording format that was widely used before the advent of digital technology, and is often used figuratively to represent nostalgia for the 80s and 90s or to signify something is outdated, it also has slang uses to express that a secret or information is recorded or saved, and in some cases, it is used to represent a mixtape or a playlist. The emoji is also used to represent home videos or footage from the past. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used. Overall, the ๐ผ emoji is a symbol of retro technology and nostalgia.
How the videocassette emoji is used
The ๐ผ emoji is frequently used in social media captions and comments to add a touch of nostalgia or retro flair to a post, and its use is particularly prevalent among older generations who grew up with videocassettes, but it is also used by younger generations who are interested in retro technology or want to express a sense of irony or humor. The tone of the emoji can range from playful and lighthearted to nostalgic and sentimental, depending on the context in which it is used. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the ๐ผ emoji is often used in conjunction with other retro-themed emojis to create a sense of nostalgia or retro aesthetic.
videocassette emoji examples
- just found my old mixtape from high school ๐ผ
- don't worry I've got you on tape ๐ผ
How to copy the videocassette emoji
To use the videocassette emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F4FC), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
videocassette emoji on different platforms
How the videocassette emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



videocassette Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ผ |
| Name | videocassette |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F4FC |
| Shortcode | :videocassette: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
videocassette Emoji FAQ
A videocassette, the ๐ผ emoji represents a type of analog video recording format that was widely used before the advent of digital technology, and is often used figuratively to represent nostalgia for the 80s and 90s or to signify something is outdated, it also has slang uses to express that a secret or information is recorded or saved, and in some cases, it is used to represent a mixtape or a playlist. The emoji is also used to represent home videos or footage from the past.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ผ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F4FC, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :videocassette:.
People also search for the videocassette emoji as old, school, tape, vcr, vhs.