A generator for "zalgo" text — the creepy, glitchy, corrupted-looking text where characters appear to bleed and overflow. It works by stacking Unicode combining diacritical marks (marks that reach upward, marks that overlay the glyph, and marks that hang downward) on top of each character you type. Type into the box and the result updates instantly; use the Intensity slider to control how many marks pile onto each character, from a light glitch to a heavily corrupted mess. Toggle the Above, Middle, and Below checkboxes to control where the marks go, so you can make text that only spikes upward, only drips downward, or distorts in every direction. Hit Copy to put the result on your clipboard and paste it anywhere that renders Unicode — X (Twitter), Discord, YouTube comments, and more (how messy it looks depends on the target's font and line-height handling). Spaces and line breaks are left untouched so word boundaries stay intact. Importantly, the text you enter is never uploaded, stored, or sent to a server — all processing happens with JavaScript entirely inside your browser. Note that this tool focuses on creating zalgo text by layering decorative marks over ordinary characters; very heavy decoration can render slowly or get clipped in some apps.
How to use
- Type or paste text into the box (e.g. zalgo).
- Use the Intensity slider for how messy it gets, and Above / Middle / Below for where the marks go.
- Click Copy to copy it to your clipboard, then paste into social media or Discord. Your input is never sent.
FAQ
What is zalgo text?
Zalgo text is ordinary text with many Unicode "combining marks" stacked on top, making the characters look like they're bleeding or corrupting. It repurposes the mechanism normally used to add accents to letters, piling marks above and below to create a creepy, glitchy look.
Is the text I enter uploaded?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. The text you enter is never uploaded, stored, or sent to a server.
Can I control how corrupted it looks?
Yes. The Intensity slider sets how many marks are stacked on each character, from light to heavy. You can also toggle Above, Middle, and Below to choose where the marks go — for example only spiking upward, or only dripping downward.
Can I paste it into Discord or X (Twitter)?
Yes. The copied zalgo text can be pasted anywhere that renders Unicode. How messy it looks depends on the destination's font and line-height handling, and very heavy decoration may be clipped in some apps.