Zalgo Text Generator: How to Make Glitch Text and Cursed Text

Want to create that creepy, corrupted text you see in horror memes and Discord servers? That's called zalgo text—also known as glitch text, cursed text, creepy text, or corrupted text.

Quick solution: Use our zalgo text generator to instantly create g̷l̸i̵t̶c̷h̸y̵ ̶c̵u̷r̴s̶e̸d̷ ̵t̶e̵x̸t̵ you can copy and paste anywhere.

Zalgo text is regular text with Unicode combining diacritical marks stacked above, through, and below each character. The result looks corrupted, glitchy, and unsettling—like your screen is malfunctioning or possessed.

The name comes from the Zalgo creepypasta meme, a horror character associated with chaos and corruption. Today, the text style is used for:

• Horror-themed memes and content
• Gaming and Discord aesthetics
• Stream overlays and thumbnails
• Halloween marketing
• Creepy social media posts
• Digital art and design

Creating zalgo/glitch text is easy with our generator:

1. Open the zalgo text generator
2. Type or paste your text
3. Select intensity (low, medium, or high)
4. Copy the cursed output
5. Paste it anywhere!

Intensity levels explained

• Low: Subtle glitch effect, text remains readable
• Medium: Balanced chaos, good for most uses
• High: Maximum corruption, best for short dramatic phrases

Examples by intensity

Low intensity:

b̴e̶w̴a̷r̶e̴

Medium intensity:

b̸̰̐ě̷͎ẅ̴͔́a̵̢̿r̶̆ͅe̷͓̓

High intensity:

b̸̢̧̛̲̍̈́͐̓̈́̌͘͝e̷̛͓͐̒̈́̀̊̈́̿̈́ẁ̶̨̮̤̱͚͚̜̔̿̈̊̕ã̴̛͖̝̠̓̀̏̈́̊̄̕r̷͔̜͕̯̭̥̝̯̬̗͋̆̈́̀̓̈́͌͘̕e̷͔̜͕̯̭̥̝̯̬̗͋̆̈́̀̓̈́͌͘̕

The glitch effect comes from Unicode's combining characters—special marks designed to modify other characters (like accents in ñ or ü). Zalgo generators stack many of these marks in random positions:

• Above: Marks appear above the text
• Through/Middle: Marks appear through the center
• Below: Marks appear below the text

When you stack dozens of these combining characters randomly, the result looks corrupted and chaotic.

Discord

Zalgo text works great in Discord for:

• Spooky server names and channel descriptions
• Horror-themed welcome messages
• Raid announcements in gaming servers
• Role-playing and storytelling

Example server name: T̶h̵e̸ ̷V̴o̵i̷d̶

Twitch and streaming

Use glitch text for:

• Stream titles and overlays
• Alert notifications
• Horror game streams
• Halloween events

Social media

Works on:

• Twitter/X posts
• Instagram bios (sparingly)
• TikTok usernames
• YouTube video titles

Memes and content creation

Perfect for:

• Horror meme captions
• Creepypasta aesthetics
• Ironic/absurdist humor
• Thumbnail text

Keep it short

Zalgo text is hard to read at length. Use it for:

• Single words or short phrases
• Headlines and headers
• Names and labels

Avoid: Full paragraphs of corrupted text (unreadable and annoying)

Match your context

• Horror content: High intensity, dramatic words
• Casual memes: Low-medium intensity
• Gaming servers: Medium intensity for readability

Test before posting

Zalgo text renders differently across platforms and devices. Preview in your target app before posting important content.

Don't overuse it

Zalgo text loses impact when overused. Save it for:

• Key moments
• Headers and titles
• Dramatic reveals

Text appears as boxes or symbols

Some fonts don't support all combining characters. Try:

• A different platform or app
• Reducing intensity
• Using a modern font

Too corrupted to read

Lower the intensity in our zalgo generator. High intensity is only for short, dramatic moments.

Inconsistent appearance

Font rendering varies between devices. The effect still works—it just looks slightly different.

Platform strips the effect

Some platforms aggressively normalize text. Instagram, for example, may limit how much zalgo works in certain places. Test first.

Zalgo originated in the late 2000s as an internet meme and creepypasta character. The entity represents chaos, corruption, and the breakdown of reality—hence the corrupted text aesthetic.

The phrase "He comes" (or "ZALGO HE COMES") became associated with images of distorted, corrupted media. The text effect emerged as a way to replicate this aesthetic in plain text.

Today, zalgo text has moved beyond its horror origins into general internet culture, used for humor, aesthetics, and creative expression.

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Get creative by layering effects:

1. Start with bold text for emphasis
2. Apply zalgo for the corrupted look
3. Use sparingly for maximum impact

All text processing in our zalgo text generator happens locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or transmitted. Your cursed creations remain private.

To create glitch text, cursed text, or zalgo text:

1. Visit the zalgo text generator
2. Enter your text
3. Choose your intensity level
4. Copy and paste the corrupted output

It's perfect for horror content, Discord aesthetics, memes, and anywhere you want that creepy, corrupted look!