Zalgo Text Generator

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

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Zalgo Text Overview

Z̶̛̞͎̩̉̎͗͌͜͝ä̶̯̙͍́͌̍̋̈́̒̕l̶̟̘̳̅͌͋̔͑̚͝͠g̶̲̟͍̈́̽͗̿̈́̔͝͝o̶̦̖͙͌̿͌͋̐̕͝͠ text corrupts normal letters with stacked combining marks to create a g̶͖̮̪͍͆̽̐̈́͑͘͘l̶̜͍͈̙̎́̎͌̾̈́̿̕i̶͍̹̪̞͌̅̎̇͊̚̚t̶͎̘͚̓̿͒͊͐͌́͜c̶̘̘͓͎̋͒̍̍̀̚̕h̶̟͇͓͇͌̈́̑̎̕͘͘͝e̶̛̙̳̳͓͗̀́͗̚͝d̶͔̟̙́̓̈́̄̚̚͝, h̶̥͈̲̐͑̓̈́̀̈́͝ä̶̠͖̲́̈́͒̾͐͝͝c̶͈̫̮̦̎̈́̿̄̄̇́k̶̠̲̞̀̄̎͂͐̈́͝e̶͙̞͓̅͐̇͆̒̕̚d̶̲̞͑͌̍̄́͠͝ feel without images. Because these are pure Unicode overlays, your text stays copyable and indexable while still looking unsettling—great for horror posts, ARG clues, glitch-core aesthetics, and moody captions. Intensity varies by font and platform; this generator applies balanced overlays so words remain mostly legible while still looking corrupted.

Corrupt your line with controlled chaos—Zalgo piles marks above, through, and below letters for a haunted effect in Neocities splash pages, Itch.io devlogs, or AO3 chapter notes; paste, generate, copy.

Zalgo Text — stacked combining marks for a glitch-horror look

This generator keeps your Latin letters intact and stacks Unicode combining diacritics to create the classic corrupted feel. Marks include a strike overlay ( ̶ ), accents above ( ́ ̈ ̂ ̋ ), and baselines ( ̣ ̱ ̯ ), producing results like: Z̶̛̞͎̩̉̎͗͌͜͝ä̶̯̙͍́͌̍̋̈́̒̕l̶̟̘̳̅͌͋̔͑̚͝͠g̶̲̟͍̈́̽͗̿̈́̔͝͝o̶̦̖͙͌̿͌͋̐̕͝͠. It’s still pure text—selectable, searchable, and lightweight—so the mood travels wherever you paste it.

Use for

  • ARG breadcrumbs, intermission cards, and “corrupted” titles.
  • Horror prompts, glitch-core posters, and track/level names.
  • Spoiler obfuscation—hint at content without showing it cleanly.

How to apply

  1. Paste your text in the left box.
  2. Generate the Zalgo output and copy.
  3. Style only 1–4 key words per line; keep surrounding copy normal for contrast.

Craft notes

  • Stacked diacritics can raise line height; leave breathing room above/below.
  • Thin glyphs, digits, and punctuation can be overwhelmed—test critical labels.
  • Accessibility: provide a plain-text echo nearby for screen readers.

Similar tools to explore: Glitch for scanline/static vibes, Ink Bleed for smeared, hand-made distortion, Pixelated for 8-bit block edges, and Double Strike for a brutal crossed-out punch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I use Zalgo text?

Anywhere that supports Unicode combining marks: most social platforms, messaging apps, bios, and documents. Some older devices or minimalist fonts may simplify or drop the extra marks.

Is Zalgo text good for SEO?

It is still real text, so search engines can read it. However, heavy distortion can reduce readability for users. Use Zalgo for short titles or mood pieces—keep body copy normal.

Why does Zalgo look different on my phone vs. desktop?

Rendering depends on the font and text engine. Some platforms stack marks tightly (more chaotic), others space them out. That’s normal with combining diacritics.

Can Zalgo break layouts or lines?

Extreme stacks can increase line height or overlap adjacent lines. This generator uses a moderate set of overlays to keep things readable and reduce layout issues.

What’s the best use of Zalgo?

Horror aesthetics, glitch-core art, ARG hints, or dramatic emphasis in short phrases. Avoid long paragraphs so readers don’t fatigue.