ZALGOUNICODE TEXT TOOL
Zalgo Text Generator
Turn plain text into glitch text as you type. Adjust the distortion, preview the result, and copy it in one click.
Distortion controls
Pick a preset or adjust each direction.
GUIDE
How to make and copy glitch text
- 01 / TYPE
Enter your text
Type or paste a username, caption, or short phrase. The preview updates as you type.
- 02 / DISTORT
Adjust the effect
Use Mild for readable text, or try Chaos for tall stacks of marks. Randomize reshuffles the marks at the same intensity.
- 03 / COPY
Paste it where you need it
Click Copy and paste the Unicode text into a chat, profile, or design app.
FAQ
Zalgo text questions
What is Zalgo text?
Zalgo text stacks Unicode combining marks around ordinary letters. A word like Hello can become H̶e̷l̴l̶o̷ with middle marks, or H̠̐̈́ȇ̥͗l̰̽͐l̯̈́͐ŏ̫̎ with marks above and below the letters.
Is a glitch text generator the same as a Zalgo text generator?
Glitch text is a broad term for lettering that looks distorted. This generator creates the Zalgo effect using copyable Unicode characters. The Middle slider gives a strike-through style, while Above and Below control how far the marks extend vertically.
How do I make cursed, creepy, or corrupted text?
Use this tool as a cursed text generator by selecting Chaos for a horror caption. For a creepy text generator effect that stays readable, start with Mild and add a few marks below the letters. For a corrupted text generator effect that resembles damaged lettering, set Above and Below to zero and adjust Middle.
Is glitch text safe to copy and paste?
The output is plain Unicode text. Combining marks are characters that affect how nearby letters display. The tool processes the text you enter in your browser.
Why does Zalgo text look different in games or social apps?
Some apps filter combining marks or limit how many characters a name or bio can contain. Fonts and line spacing can also change how the marks stack. If a game rejects your username, try a shorter name and the Mild preset.