Zalgo Text Generator
Create scary, glitchy text by stacking Unicode characters.
About the Zalgo Text Generator
Our Zalgo Text Generator is a fun tool that turns regular text into "glitchy" or "corrupted" looking text. This style is often associated with internet horror stories, memes, and the "creepy" aesthetic found in online communities. The text looks like it is melting or being consumed by noise, creating a unique visual effect that stands out in comments and bios.
The technical magic behind Zalgo text involves "combining diacritical marks." These are special characters in the Unicode standard that are designed to be stacked on top of, below, or in the middle of standard letters. While normally used for accents in languages (like the acute accent in 'á'), Zalgo text abuses this feature by stacking dozens of these marks on a single letter, causing them to overflow into the lines above and below.
How to Use the Controls
- Chaos Level Slider: This controls the intensity of the glitch. A low level adds just a few marks for a subtle "corrupted" look. A high level stacks many marks, making the text look chaotic and potentially unreadable (often called "void" text).
- Glitch Up/Mid/Down: These checkboxes let you control the direction of the overflow. You can choose to have the glitch marks go only upwards (like smoke), downwards (like dripping), or right through the middle of the text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called "Zalgo"?
The name comes from an internet meme and creepypasta from the late 2000s involving a chaotic entity named Zalgo. The text style was used in comics to represent his corrupting influence, where characters would speak in this distorted, messy font.
Will this work on all websites?
It works on most modern platforms that support Unicode, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube comments. However, some websites limit the height of text lines, which might cut off the "overflowing" parts of the Zalgo text.
Is Zalgo text a virus?
No, it is absolutely safe. It is just text. However, because it contains so many characters packed into a small space, pasting a massive amount of Zalgo text can sometimes cause older devices or browsers to lag slightly while they try to render it.
Can I control how messy it looks?
Yes! Use the "Chaos Level" slider to adjust the amount of distortion. If you want the text to remain readable, keep the level low (around 10-20%). If you want the full "void" effect, crank it up to 100%.