Zalgo Text Generator
Generate creepy, corrupted-looking Zalgo text by stacking random Unicode combining characters on top of your letters for a glitchy, chaotic effect.
What Does This Tool Do?
Zalgo text looks like normal text that has been corrupted or possessed — letters are surrounded by stacks of random diacritical marks (the accents and symbols that sit above and below regular letters) that overflow into the lines above and below. The name comes from an internet horror meme. It's purely a visual effect using real Unicode characters.
Key Features
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste your text.
- Click Convert to apply the Zalgo effect.
- Copy the corrupted-looking text to paste into messages, bios, or posts.
How It Works
Random Unicode combining characters (diacritical marks like accents and other modifiers) are inserted after each regular character. These combining characters stack above and below the baseline text, creating the overflowing chaotic visual effect.
Common Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Zalgo?
It's named after a horror internet meme created around 2004 featuring a tentacled entity called "He Who Waits Behind The Wall", often associated with chaotic, corrupted imagery.
Does Zalgo text work everywhere?
It works in most apps and websites that support Unicode rendering, but some platforms may strip or limit combining characters.
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