TextAuraZalgo Text Generator
Generate Z̤͂a̦͑l̰͒g̺̓o̘͌ text with stacked marks above and below every letter. Copy and paste anywhere.
What Is a Zalgo Text Generator and How Do You Use It?
A Zalgo text generator is a free tool that adds stacked marks above and below every letter, like Z̤͂a̦͑l̰͒g̺̓o̘͌, to create creepy, glitchy text. Type in the box above, tap a style to copy it, and paste it anywhere that accepts text.
The first cards on this page are the Zalgo styles: Glitch Heavy, Zalgo and Zalgo Max. Below them sit 97 styles in total.
What Is Zalgo Text?
Zalgo text is text covered in extra marks that make it look corrupted, glitchy or haunted.
The name comes from an internet meme from the late 2000s, where Zalgo was a creepy figure who corrupted comics and text. The style is now used for horror posts, Halloween messages, game names and jokes about “cursed” text.
How Does Zalgo Text Work?
Zalgo text works by adding Unicode combining marks to each letter, which stack on top of and below it.
Combining marks are the same kind of characters used for accents, like the mark on é. Normally one mark sits on a letter. A Zalgo generator adds many at random, so they pile up and spill into the lines above and below. Glitch Heavy adds a moderate amount, Zalgo adds more, and Zalgo Max adds the most.
Where Can You Use Zalgo Text?
You can use Zalgo text in Discord, TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube comments, chats and game names.
Some apps limit or strip combining marks, and very heavy Zalgo can be cut off or overlap other lines. Use it for a word or a short phrase, not whole paragraphs. Screen readers cannot read it well, so keep important information plain. For lighter effects, try our glitch text generator.
Is Zalgo Text Safe to Use?
Yes, Zalgo text is safe; it is just ordinary Unicode characters and cannot harm a device.
Very long Zalgo text can make an app slow to scroll or hard to read, which is why some platforms trim it. Some chat servers also have rules against it, so check before you post. For spooky styles, see our creepy text generator and cursed text generator.
Is the Zalgo Text Generator Free?
Yes, the TextAura Zalgo text generator is free, with no signup and nothing to install.
It runs in your browser on phones, tablets and computers. You can save favorites, add decorations and preview your text on social apps. More tools are on the TextAura home page.