Unicode 16.0 (2025)
Major expansion with 5,128 new characters including new emoji variants, symbols for AI technologies, and enhanced support for minority languages.
Specifications
Comprehensive documentation of Unicode specifications, including conformance requirements, character encoding details, and implementation guidelines.
Specification Types
Unicode Standard
The core specification defining encodings, characterset mappings, and fundamental rules for Unicode implementations.
Technical Reports
Specialized documentation covering security, emoji handling, normalization, and internationalization best practices.
Updates & Additions
Supplements and updates to Unicode standards including new character set expansions and correction notices.
Latest Releases
Unicode 15.1 (Supplemental)
Official addendum with security fixes, bug corrections, and compatibility enhancements for legacy systems.
Conformance Requirements
Specifications mandate strict implementations for character encoding, normalization, and security protocols. View the full technical conformance criteria in the Unicode Standard document.
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PDF Downloads
Official specifications in printable PDF format, updated monthly with the latest releases.
Web Versions
HTML-based specifications with live search, cross-references, and interactive tables of contents.
API Access
Access Unicode specifications programmatically through machine-readable JSON/AJAX endpoints.