Generate Zalgo Text
Create creepy glitched text with Unicode combining characters.
Zalgo Settings
Higher = more combining characters (more chaotic)
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What is Zalgo Text?
Zalgo text (also called "glitch text," "cursed text," or "demonic text") uses Unicode combining characters—diacritical marks like accents, tildes, and dots—layered on top of normal text. This creates a chaotic, corrupted, horror-style appearance that looks like text is breaking, bleeding, or possessed.
For example, "Hello World" becomes H̸̢̘̦̮̓̈́̾͘ẽ̵̡̨̪͗̽l̴̰̫̱̈́̀l̸̗̦̄̈́ő̵̧̖͊ W̴̘̫̽̚o̸̰̗̊r̵̡̘̈́l̴̘̫̀d̸̰̗̈́ with high intensity.
Features
Adjustable Intensity
Control chaos level from subtle (1) to extreme (20).
Regenerate
Generate different mark combinations with same settings.
4 Directions
Up, Down, Middle, or All for maximum corruption.
File Upload
Load files and download zalgofy'd versions.
Live Stats
See how many combining marks were added.
Batch Processing
Process multiple lines independently at once.
Common Use Cases
Horror & Creepy
Perfect for Halloween, horror game content, creepypasta, or adding a supernatural/demonic aesthetic to posts.
Social Media
Stand out in feeds with eye-catching glitched text. Great for memes, Discord usernames, or unique comments.
Creative Design
Add glitch effects to art projects, game text, experimental typography, or mysterious/cryptic messages.
How to use
- Input: Enter or paste your text (or upload a file).
- Adjust: Set the Glitch Intensity slider (1-20).
- Direction: Select Up, Down, Middle, or All.
- Regenerate: Click to try different mark combinations.
- Copy/Download: Use your Zalgo text for horror content.
Example - Intensity Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zalgo text?
Zalgo text is creepy or corrupted-looking text created by adding multiple Unicode combining diacritical marks (accents, tildes, dots, etc.) above, below, or through characters. It's named after an internet horror meme character and creates a chaotic, glitchy appearance that looks like text is breaking, bleeding, or corrupted.
How does the direction setting work?
Direction controls where combining marks appear: (1) Up - marks appear above text (floating accents). (2) Down - marks appear below text (underscores/descenders). (3) Middle - marks appear through/on text (strikethroughs). (4) All - random combination of all directions for maximum chaos and horror effect.
Why would I use Zalgo text?
Zalgo text is popular for: (1) Horror/Creepy themes - Halloween, creepypasta, scary games. (2) Social media - eye-catching Discord usernames, memes, unique comments. (3) Creative design - art projects, experimental typography. (4) Attention-grabbing - stand out in feeds. (5) Mysterious/supernatural aesthetic - cryptic messages, ARG content.
What does the intensity slider do?
The intensity slider (1-20) controls how many combining marks are added to each character. Low intensity (1-5) creates subtle glitches. Medium (6-12) creates noticeable corruption. High (13-20) creates extreme chaos and maximum horror/glitch effect. Higher intensity may make text less readable.
Can I regenerate to get different marks?
Yes! Click the 'Regenerate (New Marks)' button to apply different combining marks to the same text with the same settings. Each regeneration uses a different random seed, creating new variations of Zalgo text from the same input.
Does Zalgo text work on all platforms?
Zalgo text uses standard Unicode combining marks, so it works on most platforms (Discord, Twitter/X, Reddit, Instagram, Facebook). However, some platforms may limit excessive combining marks for security/performance. Mobile rendering varies by device. Copy-paste preserves the Unicode.
Can I use batch mode for multiple lines?
Yes! Enable 'Batch Mode' to process each line independently. Perfect for creating multiple Zalgo usernames, horror-themed lists, or batch-processing text while preserving line structure.
Can I upload a file to zalgofy?
Yes! Click 'Upload' to load a .txt or .md file. The tool will apply Zalgo effects across the entire file. You can then download the cursed/glitched version for use in horror games, creepypasta, or creative projects.
Why is my Zalgo text hard to read?
Zalgo text is intentionally chaotic and corrupted-looking! High intensity creates extreme overlapping marks that obscure the underlying text. This is the desired horror/glitch effect. To improve readability, reduce intensity to 1-5 and use 'Up' or 'Down' direction only.
Is Zalgo text safe to use?
Yes! Zalgo text is just standard Unicode characters. It's safe and doesn't contain viruses or malware. However, excessive combining marks can cause rendering issues on older devices or browsers, and some platforms may filter it to prevent abuse. Use responsibly.