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Zalgo Text Generator - Glitch & Corrupted Text Effect

Transform normal text into creepy glitch-style Zalgo text with Unicode combining characters. Adjustable intensity. Copy and paste anywhere - social media, bios, Discord.

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What Is Zalgo Text?

Zalgo text is normal text decorated with large numbers of Unicode combining diacritical marks - tiny characters that attach above, below, or through the base letter. The result looks glitchy, corrupted, or "haunted", as if the text is overflowing its container. The name comes from an internet horror meme.

This Zalgo text generator - also called a glitch text generator or corrupted text generator - lets you control the intensity of the effect from a subtle shimmer to extreme chaos. You can also choose whether the marks appear above, below, or through the middle of each character.

The output is made of standard Unicode characters and can be pasted anywhere that accepts Unicode text - Twitter/X, Instagram bios, Discord, Reddit, WhatsApp, and more. Use the Remove Zalgo button to strip all diacritics and restore the original text.

Intensity Levels

Level Marks per character Best for
Mini 1–2 Subtle shimmer, usernames
Low 2–5 Bios, light glitch effect
Medium 5–10 Social media posts, most popular
High 10–20 Horror aesthetics, memes
Max 20–40 Extreme chaos, barely readable

How to Use

  1. Type or paste your text into the input box.
  2. Choose an intensity level - Mini for subtle, Max for extreme chaos.
  3. Toggle "Glitch up", "Glitch middle", and "Glitch down" to control where the marks appear.
  4. Click "Generate Zalgo Text" - or just type and the output updates automatically.
  5. Click "Copy" and paste the result anywhere. Use "Remove Zalgo" to restore the original text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zalgo text?

Zalgo text is normal text decorated with large numbers of Unicode combining diacritical marks — tiny characters that attach above, below, or through the base character. The result looks glitchy, corrupted, or "haunted". The name comes from an internet horror meme called Zalgo.

How does the Zalgo text generator work?

The generator takes each character in your input and randomly adds Unicode combining characters (from ranges U+0300–U+036F, U+0483–U+0489, and others) above and below it. The number of marks added per character is controlled by the intensity slider.

Can I paste Zalgo text on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord?

Yes. Zalgo text is made of standard Unicode characters and can be pasted anywhere that accepts Unicode text. It renders correctly on Twitter/X, Instagram bios, Discord messages, Reddit, and most other platforms. Some platforms may limit the total character count.

Can I reverse Zalgo text back to normal?

Yes. The "Remove Zalgo" button strips all combining diacritical marks from the text, returning it to its original form. This also works on Zalgo text you paste in from other sources.

What intensity level should I use?

Low intensity adds a subtle glitch effect suitable for bios and usernames. Medium is the most popular for social media posts. High and Max create extreme, barely-readable corruption — best for horror aesthetics or memes.

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