Z̸̰̈â̵̰l̷̰̇g̵̰̈ô̵̰ ̸̰̾T̵̰̾ḛ̸̽x̵̰̚t̸̰̂ ̵̰̌G̸̰̈ë̸́n̵̰̄ḛ̵̽r̸̰̄a̸̰̾t̵̰̂o̸̰̽r̵̰̄

Create creepy, glitched, and chaotic Zalgo text with combining characters. Perfect for horror themes, memes, and unsettling content that breaks the boundaries of normal text.

⚠️ Zalgo text may cause display issues on some platforms. Use responsibly!
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What is Zalgo Text?

Zalgo text, also known as "cursed text" or "glitch text," is a form of text that appears corrupted or possessed by adding numerous combining Unicode characters above, below, and through normal letters. The effect creates text that looks chaotic, unsettling, and supernatural.

The Origin of Zalgo

The term "Zalgo" comes from a creepypasta character created by Shmorky, representing chaos and corruption. The text style became associated with this entity and spread across internet culture as a way to create disturbing, otherworldly text effects.

How Zalgo Text Works

Zalgo text uses Unicode combining characters (also called diacritical marks) that are meant to be combined with base characters. By adding multiple combining characters to each letter, the text becomes "corrupted" and takes on a chaotic appearance:

⚠️ Platform Compatibility Warning: While Zalgo text is supported by Unicode standards, some platforms, fonts, or devices may not display it correctly. Text may appear broken, cause layout issues, or even crash certain applications.

Where to Use Zalgo Text

Perfect for Horror & Creative Content

Platform Compatibility

Best Practices

Zalgo Text Examples & Ideas

Horror & Spooky Themes

Halloween Posts:

Ḧ̴̪a̵̰̾p̸̰̈p̵̰̾ŷ̸̰ ̵̰̌Ḧ̸̰a̸̰̾l̵̰̂l̸̰̽ō̵̰w̸̰̄ḛ̸̾ḛ̵̂ň̸̰

T̴̪̈r̵̰̾ḭ̸̈c̵̰̾k̸̰̂ ̵̰̌ö̸̰r̸̰̾ ̵̰̂T̸̰̽r̵̰̄ḛ̸̄a̸̰̾t̵̰̂

Gaming & Roleplay

Creepy Character Names:

D̸̰̈â̵̰ṙ̷̰k̵̰̈ ̸̰̾L̵̰̾o̸̰̽r̵̰̚d̸̰̂

Š̵̰ḧ̸̰ä̸́d̵̰̄o̸̰̽w̵̰̄ ̸̰̾Ŵ̵̰a̸̰̽l̵̰̄k̸̰̈ḛ̵̾r̸̰̂

Memes & Internet Culture

Cursed Memes:

c̸̰̈ṵ̵̈ṙ̷̰s̵̰̈ḛ̸̈d̵̰̾ ̸̰̽ḭ̵̚m̸̰̂ǎ̵̰g̸̰̈ḛ̸̾

f̵̰̄o̸̰̽r̵̰̄b̸̰̾ḭ̵̂d̸̰̽d̵̰̄ḛ̸̈n̵̰̾ ̸̰̂ǩ̵̰n̸̰̈o̸̰̾ŵ̵̰l̸̰̽ḛ̵̄d̸̰̈g̵̰̾ḛ̸̂

Understanding Chaos Levels

Chaos Level Guide

Combining Character Types

💡 Pro Tip: For best results, try different combinations! Sometimes less middle chaos with more up/down chaos creates better effects than maxing everything out.

Technical Information

Unicode Combining Characters

Zalgo text relies on Unicode's combining character system, which allows multiple characters to be combined with a single base character. Our generator uses:

Browser & Platform Support

Performance Considerations

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Zalgo text safe to use?
A: Yes, Zalgo text is safe and uses standard Unicode characters. However, it may cause display issues on some platforms or devices, and excessive use could impact readability.
Q: Why doesn't my Zalgo text display correctly everywhere?
A: Different platforms, fonts, and devices handle combining characters differently. Some may limit the number of combining characters or filter them entirely for security or performance reasons.
Q: Can Zalgo text break websites or apps?
A: While rare, extremely heavy Zalgo text could potentially cause layout issues or performance problems on poorly designed systems. Most modern platforms handle it gracefully.
Q: Is there a character limit for Zalgo text?
A: There's no inherent limit, but platforms may impose their own restrictions. Very long Zalgo text can also cause performance issues, so use moderation.
Q: Can I use Zalgo text commercially?
A: Yes, Zalgo text uses standard Unicode characters and can be used freely. However, consider accessibility and readability for professional communications.
Q: How do I remove Zalgo formatting from text?
A: You can remove combining characters by copying just the base letters, or use Unicode normalization tools. Our generator's "None" preset also shows the clean text.

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