Zalgo Text
WEBTurn plain text into creepy zalgo text online with adjustable intensity and mark zones, instant preview, and one-tap copy or share.
Turn plain text into creepy, glitchy "zalgo" text using stacked Unicode marks.
What is the Zalgo Text tool?
This zalgo text generator turns ordinary typed text into “cursed” or “glitch” text by stacking Unicode combining diacritical marks on top of every letter. Those marks are the same characters normally used for accents like é or ñ, but piled up dozens of times per letter they spill above, below and through the line, giving the text that jagged, corrupted look you have seen in creepypasta posts, horror-themed usernames and glitchy captions.
You are in full control of how intense the effect gets. An intensity slider from subtle to maximum chaos decides roughly how many marks stack on each character, and three separate switches let you turn the marks above, below, and through the middle of the text on or off independently — so you can dial in anything from a light flicker to full-blown eldritch text. The output updates live as you type, so you always see exactly what you are about to copy.
Zalgo text is popular for spooky social bios, Halloween posts, horror game chat, forum signatures and prank messages — anywhere you want text to look like it is glitching or possessed. Because everything runs in your browser, the transformation is instant, private and works offline once the page has loaded; nothing you type is ever sent anywhere.
How to use the Zalgo Text
- Type or paste the text you want to curse into the input box.
- Drag the intensity slider to set how heavily marks stack on each letter.
- Toggle the above, below and through switches to shape where the marks appear.
- Watch the cursed output update live in the preview.
- Copy or share the finished zalgo text with the buttons on the result card.
Frequently asked questions
What is zalgo text?
Zalgo text is ordinary text with many Unicode combining diacritical marks (the characters that normally sit under a single accent like é) stacked on top of each letter. Piling on dozens of marks makes the text spill above, below and through the line, creating a glitchy, corrupted, "cursed" look.
Will zalgo text work everywhere I paste it?
Mostly. It is real Unicode text, not an image, so it works on most modern social apps, chats and websites. Very high intensity can occasionally get trimmed or render oddly on older systems and some strict input fields, so try a lower intensity if a platform cuts it short.
How do I control how intense the glitch looks?
Use the intensity slider (1 to 10) to set roughly how many marks stack per character, and the three switches to include or exclude marks above, below and through the middle of the text. Turning off all three switches leaves your text unchanged.
Is the zalgo effect random each time?
Yes, the exact marks chosen are randomized within your chosen settings, so retyping or regenerating the same word can look slightly different each time while keeping the same overall intensity and zones.
Is this zalgo text generator free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no account and no limits. Type your text and copy the cursed result in seconds.