Glyphfinder For Mac

The macOS Character Viewer isn't a bad utility, but it certainly looks outdated, and it doesn't come with many of the features some third-party apps integrate nowadays. If you're having trouble finding Unicode characters or emojis quickly, an alternative may be more suitable.

Glyphfinder is definitely an option to consider. It comes with an impressive database of characters and emojis, well over 30.000, and it is designed to simplify your searches through the use of look-alikes and aliases. If you vaguely remember what a character or emoji looks like, just type what you can recall, and the app should be able to offer relevant suggestions.

Just like most other tools built with productivity in mind, Glyphfinder can be used with just your keyboard — no mouse required. Press ⌃⌘G to bring up the app window, and then copy the character you need to hide the window automatically. The app can also help you learn the keyboard shortcuts for your most-used characters.

Since the character database is stored locally, the app does not require an internet connection to function. Once you have activated it, Glyphfinder works offline, so you don't have to worry about finding some free Wi-Fi just to search for a character.