Zalgo Text Generator
Convert normal text into creepy, glitchy zalgo text with combining Unicode characters
Higher intensity adds more combining characters for a more chaotic effect
What is Zalgo Text?
Zalgo text (also known as glitch text or cursed text) uses Unicode combining diacritical marks to create a corrupted, creepy appearance. These marks stack above, below, and through characters, creating the distinctive 'glitchy' effect. The term originated from internet memes depicting a chaotic entity. This effect is commonly used in horror-themed content, social media posts, memes, and creative typography to create an unsettling or supernatural aesthetic.
Enter your text in the input field. Type any message, phrase, or content you want to transform into zalgo text. The tool supports all standard letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.
Adjust the zalgo intensity using the slider control. Move the slider from 1 (subtle effect) to 10 (extreme chaos) to control how many combining characters are added to each letter. Higher intensity creates more dramatic, glitchy results.
Click the 'Generate Zalgo Text' button to transform your text. The tool randomly applies combining diacritical marks above, below, and through each character based on your intensity setting.
View your generated zalgo text in the output area. The transformed text displays the corrupted, glitchy appearance with Unicode combining marks creating the distinctive zalgo effect.
Copy the zalgo text to your clipboard using the 'Copy' button. The text is now ready to paste into social media, messaging apps, documents, or any platform that supports Unicode characters.
Experiment with different intensity levels for the same text to find your preferred balance between readability and chaos. Lower intensities maintain better legibility while higher intensities create more extreme distortion.
Use the 'Clear' button to reset both input and output, allowing you to quickly start a new conversion without manually deleting text.
Pro Tips
- Start with medium intensity (around 5) for the best balance between the zalgo effect and readability. You can always regenerate with higher intensity if you want more chaos.
- Keep important text relatively readable by using lower intensity levels (1-3). This ensures your message can still be understood while maintaining the creepy aesthetic.
- Click 'Generate' multiple times with the same text and intensity to create different variations. The random character placement produces unique results each time.
- Zalgo text works best with shorter messages or single words for social media impact. Very long zalgo text can be difficult to read and may not display properly on all platforms.
- Test your zalgo text on your target platform before publishing. Some websites, apps, or older systems may have limited Unicode support and display zalgo text differently or strip combining characters.
- Consider your audience's platform and device. Mobile devices and modern browsers generally have excellent Unicode support, while older systems may show reduced or no zalgo effects.
- For creative projects, combine zalgo text with regular text to create contrast and draw attention to specific words or phrases in your content.
- Remember that zalgo text can be harder to read for people with visual impairments or dyslexia. Use it thoughtfully and provide alternative text when accessibility is important.
Why Use This Tool?
The Zalgo Text Generator provides a quick, easy way to create attention-grabbing, horror-themed, or visually distinctive text for any digital platform. Its adjustable intensity control gives you precise creative control, letting you balance between subtle effects and extreme chaos to match your specific needs. The tool works entirely in your browser without uploading data, ensuring fast generation and complete privacy. Whether you're enhancing social media presence, creating horror content, designing gaming profiles, making memes, or experimenting with digital typography, this generator makes zalgo text creation accessible to everyone without requiring technical Unicode knowledge. The instant preview and copy functionality streamline your workflow, while support for all Unicode characters ensures broad compatibility. By generating random character placements, the tool creates unique results every time, giving you creative variety. Perfect for content creators, gamers, designers, and anyone wanting to add a distinctive, unsettling, or edgy aesthetic to their text, this tool combines simplicity with powerful Unicode manipulation to bring the iconic zalgo effect to your fingertips. Use it to stand out in crowded digital spaces, express creative themes, enhance brand aesthetics, or simply experiment with the fascinating world of Unicode combining characters and their visual impact on modern digital communication.