Low
Subtle glitch effect, easier to read.
Zalgo Text Generator
Stack Unicode combining marks above, through, or below letters to create glitchy Zalgo text — with low, medium, high, or custom intensity.
Zalgo Text Generator
Adjust intensity, direction, and density. Output updates live as you type.
High intensity may reduce readability and may display poorly in some apps, browsers, or screen readers.
Text to glitch
Glitchy cursed text
Input: 0
Output: 0
Marks: 0
Intensity: Medium
Readability: Fair
All processing happens locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to Use
- Enter text to corrupt, or pick a quick example preset.
- Choose intensity (Low, Medium, High, or Custom) and mark direction.
- Use the density slider for Custom intensity, and toggle spaces, punctuation, and randomize options.
- Copy output, copy stats, regenerate for a new glitch pattern, or download the result.
Zalgo Intensity Levels
Medium
Balanced cursed text effect.
High
Heavy glitch effect, harder to read.
Custom
Choose how many combining marks are added.
Example
Normal text
hello
Zalgo (medium)
h̷̢e̴l̸l̶o̵
hello → subtle Zalgo
helloḣėl̇l̇ȯ
wow → medium Zalgo
woww̷o̸w̵
spooky → heavy Zalgo
spookys̸̢p̷̡ǫ̵o̴̧k̶̢y̷
glitch text → mixed Zalgo
glitch textg̵l̸i̷t̴c̶h̵ t̸e̷x̴t̶
Halloween post → social caption
Happy Halloween!H̷a̸p̵p̴y̶ H̵a̷l̸l̴o̶w̵e̷e̸n̴!
display name → short safe example
NovaṄȯv̇ȧ
Before and After Examples
Creepy word
helloh̷̢e̸l̵l̴o̷
Short phrase
stay awakes̵t̸a̷y̴ a̶w̵a̷k̸e̴
Social caption
woww̷o̸w̵
Display name
NovaṄȯv̇ȧ
Low intensity
textṫėẋṫ
High intensity
textt̸̢e̷̡x̵̨ţ̶
Spaces preserved
hi thereh̵i̸ t̷h̴e̶r̵e̸
Punctuation preserved
hello!h̷e̸l̵l̴o̶!
How Zalgo Text Works
Unicode combining marks
Extra marks are placed above, through, or below letters.
Random placement
Each generation can look different.
Readability changes
More marks make text harder to read.
App compatibility
Some platforms may clip or display marks differently.
Not a font
Zalgo text is real Unicode text, not an image or font style.
Common Uses
Meme captions
Halloween posts
Discord names
Steam display names
Glitch aesthetics
Horror-themed text
Social captions
Unicode experiments
Zalgo vs Other Fun Text Tools
| Task | Best tool |
|---|---|
| Glitch/cursed text | Zalgo Text Generator |
| Upside-down text | Upside Down Text |
| Reverse letters | Reverse Text |
| Language game | Pig Latin Translator |
| Fancy Unicode text | Unicode Text Converter |
| Clean text afterward | Plain Text Converter |
Can You Remove Zalgo?
Zalgo text is created with Unicode combining marks. It can usually be cleaned by removing combining marks or using a plain text/Unicode cleanup tool.
Try Unicode Text Converter, Plain Text Converter, or Remove Accents to strip combining marks and restore cleaner text.
Popular Workflows
Notes & Limitations
- High intensity may break layout.
- Some apps clip combining marks.
- Screen readers may not read Zalgo clearly.
- Search engines and accessibility tools may not interpret it well.
- Avoid using it in important UI labels or accessibility-critical text.
- All processing happens locally in the browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zalgo text?
Zalgo text uses Unicode combining marks stacked on normal letters to create a glitchy, corrupted look popular in memes and horror-themed posts.
Why does Zalgo look broken in some apps?
Apps that clip line height, limit combining marks, or sanitize display names may truncate or reject Zalgo text.
Is Zalgo text a font?
No. Zalgo is real Unicode text made from combining diacritical marks, not a downloadable font or image.
Can I control the intensity?
Yes. Choose Low, Medium, High, or Custom intensity, and use the density slider for fine control in Custom mode.
Can I choose marks above or below letters?
Yes. Use the Direction controls to place marks above, through, below, or in all directions.
Can I remove Zalgo afterward?
Usually yes. Tools like Plain Text Converter, Unicode Text Converter, or Remove Accents can strip many combining marks.
Is Zalgo readable by screen readers?
Often poorly. Do not use Zalgo for important information, navigation labels, or accessibility-critical content.
Does Zalgo work on social networks?
Some platforms allow short glitch captions, but many filter excessive combining marks in posts, bios, or usernames.
Can I use it for usernames?
Sometimes for short display names at low intensity, but many services reject or normalize heavy Zalgo in usernames.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Zalgo generation runs entirely in your browser. Your text is not sent to a server.
Can I download the result?
Yes. Use Download .txt to save the Zalgo output as a plain text file on your device.