Zalgo Text Generator

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

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Zalgo Text Overview

Ć̶̣ọ̶́ṛ̶́ṛ̶́ṳ̶́ṕ̶̣ṭ̶́ your text with stacked combining characters for glitchy, haunted, horror aesthetics. Perfect for creepypasta, ARG content, Halloween posts, and anything that needs to look cursed or corrupted.

The zalgo text generator corrupts your text with stacked Unicode combining characters (Ẓ̶́̂̈ạ̶́̂̈ḷ̶́̂̈ǵ̶̣̂̈ọ̶́̂̈), creating a glitchy, haunted appearance that looks like something from a horror game or creepypasta. Copy and paste this cursed typography into Halloween posts, ARG puzzles, horror fiction, Discord roleplay, and anywhere you need text that looks corrupted, possessed, or breaking through from another dimension.

Corrupted Horror Typography with the Zalgo Text Generator

Zalgo text works by stacking multiple Unicode combining characters on top of base letters. These combining marks—originally designed for diacritics in various languages—pile above, through, and below each character to create visual chaos that appears glitchy, corrupted, or supernatural in nature.

The name "Zalgo" comes from internet horror fiction about an eldritch entity whose presence corrupts everything it touches. This tool applies marks from the Combining Diacritical Marks block: strikethrough overlays (◌̶), acute accents (◌́), circumflexes (◌̂), diaeresis (◌̈), and underdots (◌̣) that stack in unsettling combinations.

The result looks corrupted, glitchy, or supernatural—while remaining real, selectable text that works on most modern platforms. The visual effect is immediately recognizable: text that appears to be breaking apart, possessed, bleeding into the void, or transmitting from a corrupted dimension.

Horror Contexts for Corrupted Text Effects

  • Creepypasta and horror fiction: Style "Ḥ̶́Ẹ̶́ Ć̶̣Ọ̶́Ṃ̶́Ẹ̶́Ṣ̶́" for entity dialogue and corrupted messages from beyond
  • ARG (Alternate Reality Games): Create "Ṭ̶́Ḥ̶́Ẹ̶́ Ṭ̶́Ṛ̶́Ụ̶́Ṭ̶́Ḥ̶́ Ị̶́Ṣ̶́ Ḥ̶́Ị̶́Ḍ̶́Ḍ̶́Ẹ̶́Ṇ̶́" for cryptic clues and puzzle hints in immersive narratives
  • Halloween and spooky season: Transform "Ḥ̶́ạ̶́ṕ̶̣ṕ̶̣ỵ̶́ Ḥ̶́ạ̶́ḷ̶́ḷ̶́ọ̶́ẉ̶́ẹ̶́ẹ̶́ṇ̶́" for seasonal social posts with spooky vibes
  • Horror game content: Style level names like "Ṭ̶́ḥ̶́ẹ̶́ Ṿ̶́ọ̶́ị̶́ḍ̶́" for YouTube thumbnails, Twitch streams, and gaming content
  • Discord roleplay and RP servers: Create demon or eldritch entity speech: "Ỵ̶́ọ̶́ụ̶́ ć̶̣ạ̶́ṇ̶́ṇ̶́ọ̶́ṭ̶́ ẹ̶́ṣ̶́ć̶̣ạ̶́ṕ̶̣ẹ̶́" for immersive character dialogue
  • Glitchcore and weirdcore aesthetics: Transform "Ṛ̶́Ẹ̶́Ạ̶́Ḷ̶́Ị̶́Ṭ̶́Ỵ̶́ Ị̶́Ṣ̶́ Ḅ̶́Ṛ̶́Ọ̶́Ḳ̶́Ẹ̶́Ṇ̶́" for surreal digital art and internet aesthetics
  • Music and album art: Style "Ṿ̶́ọ̶́ị̶́ḍ̶́" or "Ḍ̶́ạ̶́ṛ̶́ḳ̶́ṇ̶́ẹ̶́ṣ̶́ṣ̶́" for dark ambient, metal releases, and experimental electronic music
  • Spoiler obfuscation: Hide plot points like "Ḥ̶́ẹ̶́ ḍ̶́ị̶́ẹ̶́ṣ̶́" that require effort to read for spoiler protection
  • TikTok and Instagram horror content: Create "Ẉ̶́Ạ̶́Ṛ̶́Ṇ̶́Ị̶́Ṇ̶́Ǵ̶̣" overlays for creepy video captions and stories
  • Reddit NoSleep stories: Transform chapter titles or entity names for atmospheric horror fiction posts

Cursed and Corrupted Phrases Ready to Copy

  • Entity: "HE COMES" → "Ḥ̶́Ẹ̶́ Ć̶̣Ọ̶́Ṃ̶́Ẹ̶́Ṣ̶́" | "IT WATCHES" → "Ị̶́Ṭ̶́ Ẉ̶́Ạ̶́Ṭ̶́Ć̶̣Ḥ̶́Ẹ̶́Ṣ̶́"
  • Warning: "RUN" → "Ṛ̶́Ụ̶́Ṇ̶́" | "DANGER" → "Ḍ̶́Ạ̶́Ṇ̶́Ǵ̶̣Ẹ̶́Ṛ̶́" | "ESCAPE" → "Ẹ̶́Ṣ̶́Ć̶̣Ạ̶́Ṕ̶̣Ẹ̶́"
  • Void: "The Void" → "Ṭ̶́ḥ̶́ẹ̶́ Ṿ̶́ọ̶́ị̶́ḍ̶́" | "Darkness" → "Ḍ̶́ạ̶́ṛ̶́ḳ̶́ṇ̶́ẹ̶́ṣ̶́ṣ̶́"
  • Corruption: "ERROR" → "Ẹ̶́Ṛ̶́Ṛ̶́Ọ̶́Ṛ̶́" | "CORRUPT" → "Ć̶̣Ọ̶́Ṛ̶́Ṛ̶́Ụ̶́Ṕ̶̣Ṭ̶́" | "GLITCH" → "Ǵ̶̣Ḷ̶́Ị̶́Ṭ̶́Ć̶̣Ḥ̶́"
  • Horror: "HELP ME" → "Ḥ̶́Ẹ̶́Ḷ̶́Ṕ̶̣ Ṃ̶́Ẹ̶́" | "TOO LATE" → "Ṭ̶́Ọ̶́Ọ̶́ Ḷ̶́Ạ̶́Ṭ̶́Ẹ̶́"

How to Create Zalgo Text

Step 1 - Type: Enter the word, phrase, or message you want to corrupt. The zalgo text generator works with letters A-Z, a-z, and digits 0-9 for complete coverage.

Step 2 - Corrupt: The tool stacks combining characters on each letter, so "hello" becomes "ḥ̶́ẹ̶́ḷ̶́ḷ̶́ọ̶́" with marks bleeding above and below instantly.

Step 3 - Copy: Click the copy button to grab your cursed text—ready to spread the corruption across platforms.

Step 4 - Paste: Drop it into Discord, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or any platform. Most modern systems render the stacked marks correctly.

Zalgo Rendering Behavior and Technical Limitations

Combining character stacking depends heavily on platform and font rendering technology:

  • This generator uses a moderate number of combining marks—enough for the cursed effect without completely destroying readability or breaking layouts
  • Different platforms stack marks differently: some compress them tightly (creating more chaotic appearance), others spread them out vertically
  • Heavy zalgo can increase line height and overlap adjacent text—leave breathing room in your layout for visual safety
  • Very old devices or minimal fonts may drop or simplify the combining marks, reducing the corrupted effect
  • Screen readers will attempt to announce each combining mark individually, making the text completely inaccessible—provide plain-text alternatives for important content
  • Best used sparingly: 1-4 words per message maintains impact without overwhelming readers or breaking layouts
  • Some platforms may strip excessive combining characters as a spam prevention measure
  • The effect works best with short, impactful words rather than long sentences or paragraphs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zalgo Text Generator?

It stacks Unicode combining characters (diacritics, accents, marks) to create corrupted, glitchy typography. 'Hello' becomes 'ḥ̶́ẹ̶́ḷ̶́ḷ̶́ọ̶́'. Named after an internet horror entity, it's used for creepypasta, ARGs, and anything that should look cursed or haunted.

Does zalgo work on Discord and Instagram?

Yes! Most modern platforms support Unicode combining characters. Discord, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook all render zalgo text. The exact appearance may vary slightly between platforms.

Why does zalgo look different on different devices?

Each platform and font renders stacked combining characters differently. Some compress marks tightly (more chaotic), others spread them out. This variation is normal—it's actually part of the unsettling effect.

Is zalgo text accessible?

No—screen readers attempt to announce each combining mark, making it very difficult for visually impaired users. Use zalgo for decorative horror effects only, and provide plain-text alternatives for important information.

How much zalgo should I use?

Less is more. One to four corrupted words per message creates impact: 'Something is Ẉ̶́Ṛ̶́Ọ̶́Ṇ̶́Ǵ̶̣' works better than corrupting entire paragraphs. Overuse dilutes the horror effect and becomes unreadable.

What's the origin of zalgo?

Zalgo is an internet creepypasta character—an eldritch entity whose presence corrupts text and images. The 'zalgo text' effect emerged on forums around 2009 as a way to visually represent this corruption. 'He waits behind the wall' is the classic phrase.