How to use the zalgo text generator
- 1 Type your text in the box; the zalgo version appears below.
- 2 Move the Craziness slider and choose marks above, through the middle or below.
- 3 Press Shuffle marks for a different random look.
- 4 Press Copy text and paste it anywhere. Use Remove zalgo from text to clean it again.
Using zalgo text sensibly
A light setting looks eerie but stays readable. For other playful styles, try the Upside Down Text Generator or the Small Caps Generator.
- Lower the craziness to fit character limits.
- Avoid heavy zalgo in group chats.
- Removing zalgo also removes normal accents.
Features
Adjustable craziness
Ten levels from subtle to wild.
Choose the direction
Marks above, through the middle and below.
Clean it up
Remove zalgo marks from text you received.
When to use it
Halloween and horror
Create spooky titles and posts. For upside-down text, use the Upside Down Text Generator.
Gaming names
Give a username or clan tag a glitch look, where allowed.
Memes
Add a corrupted, cursed look to meme captions.
Fixing broken text
Clean zalgo out of a message or name that is hard to read. For other decorative styles, see the Fancy Text Generator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is zalgo text?
Zalgo text is normal text with many combining marks stacked on each letter, making it look glitchy or cursed. The name comes from an internet horror meme.
How does it work?
Unicode includes combining marks, such as accents, that attach to the letter before them. Stacking many of them on each letter creates the zalgo effect, while the letters underneath stay the same.
Where can I paste zalgo text?
Most apps accept it, including Discord, WhatsApp, Instagram and many games. Some sites limit or strip combining marks to keep pages readable.
Why does my zalgo text get cut off?
Each mark counts as a character, so zalgo text uses many more characters than it looks. Lower the craziness to fit character limits.
Can zalgo text break apps?
Very heavy zalgo can overlap other text or slow down some apps. Keep it moderate and avoid using it where it could annoy others.
How do I remove zalgo from text?
Paste the text and press Remove zalgo from text. It removes combining marks, which also removes normal accents such as é, so check accented words afterwards.
Is zalgo text accessible?
No. Screen readers struggle with it and some people find it hard to read. Use it for fun, short text only.
Why do some apps remove zalgo marks?
Heavy combining marks can spill over other lines and make pages hard to read, so some sites and games strip or limit them. Lower the craziness or use marks in one direction only.
Can I use zalgo text in a username?
Many games and apps allow it, but some block combining marks in names. A light setting is more likely to be accepted and still readable.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. The marks are added in your browser and nothing is stored.
How this tool works. These text tools run entirely in your browser with plain JavaScript, so the text you paste never leaves your device and results update as you type. Each tool is tested with real text such as copied PDFs, emails, code, lists, emojis and non-English scripts before it goes live.
Built and reviewed by Hamza Farooq, founder and lead developer
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