Distressed Grunge Text Generator

Convert your standard text into d̷͔i̷͔s̷͔t̷͔r̷͔e̷͔s̷͔s̷͔e̷͔d̷͔ g̷͔r̷͔u̷͔n̷͔g̷͔e̷͔ text, ready to copy and paste!

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Distressed Grunge Text Overview

Rough up every glyph with glitchy scratches using overlay marks so text looks worn and noisy: a̷͔ b̷͔ c̷͔. The combo of strike-like and tint marks (̷ ͔) suggests scuffs, photocopy grit, and tape wear.

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glow

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crossed out (x)

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art deco

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psychedelic

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the wear created?

Combining overlays add slashes and rough tint behind letters.

Does it break readability?

Short phrases stay clear; long blocks can feel chaotic.

Digits supported?

Yes—numbers are distressed too.

Copy/paste?

All Unicode—safe to copy anywhere.

Where it shines?

Band names, zines, and gritty captions.