Glitch Text Generator
Turn normal text into weird, glitchy "Zalgo" text. Perfect for creeping out your friends on Discord, making unique Instagram captions, or just messing around. No signup needed.
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Wide Variety of Glitch Text Effects
Zalgo & Glitch Effects
Make your text look corrupted with Zalgo markers (text that goes up and down). Use sliders to control how messy it gets.
Works Everywhere
The text works on Discord, Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok, and most games. If it supports Unicode, it works.
Instant Preview
Type and see the glitch happen immediately. Adjust the "chaos" level until it looks just right (or completely unreadable).
Total Control
Want it slightly weird or completely destroyed? Use the Top, Middle, and Bottom sliders to customize the corruption.
100% Free
Generate as much cursed text as you want. No paywalls, no character limits, no annoying sign-ups.
One-Click Copy
Hit the copy button and paste it straight into your chat or bio. Or download it as an image if the platform blocks it.
Understanding Glitch Text & Zalgo
You've probably seen oddly distorted text pop up in comments, captions, or memes — text that looks broken, jittery, or strangely alive (l̵i̵k̵e̵ ̵t̵h̵i̵s̵). It grabs attention instantly, not because something went wrong, but because it's intentionally playful.
The History of Zalgo Text
The concept of "Zalgo" text originated from a 2004 internet meme involving corrupted comic strips. The idea was that a dark, chaotic entity named Zalgo was corrupting the images. Users started mimicking this effect in text by stacking excessive diacritical marks on top of letters. Today, it's a staple of internet culture, used in horror fiction, memes, and aesthetic social media bios.
How It Works Technically
This effect comes from Unicode, the system that decides how characters appear on screens. It includes special symbols known as combining characters. These characters don't stand alone — they stack on top of regular letters.
When several of them are layered together, letters start to wobble, stretch, and glitch in fun ways. In linguistics, these marks are called diacritics. Normally, they help with pronunciation in different languages, but here they're used creatively to give text personality.
Despite how wild it looks, nothing is broken. There's no hack, no trick, and no glitch in the system. It's just the standard character set doing something unexpected — and that's why people love it.
Where to Use Glitch Text
You can copy and paste this text into most social platforms and comment sections. Some places may clean it up or remove the extra marks, especially in usernames or email fields, but for captions and comments, it usually works perfectly.
- Discord: Perfect for spooky usernames or server nicknames.
- Twitter / X: Great for "cursed" tweets or getting attention in replies.
- Instagram: Use it in your bio or captions (sparingly) for an edgy aesthetic.
- Gaming: Stand out in in-game chats like Minecraft or Roblox.
And glitch text is just the beginning. With thousands of symbols available, the standard character set lets you experiment with all kinds of decorative and expressive text styles. A fancy text generator opens the door to playful fonts, symbols, and styles that go way beyond plain letters.
How to Generate Glitch Text
Type Your Text
Enter the sentence you want to glitchify.
Pick a Style
Choose "Zalgo" for the classic scary look, or try Vaporwave/Flip.
Add Chaos
Drag the sliders to add more noise and corruption.
Check It
Look at the preview. Too messy? Dial it back.
Copy & Paste
Click copy and annoy your friends on Discord.
Examples of Aesthetic Text Styles
Zalgo / Cursed
Classic "cursed" text with markings dripping down and reaching up.
Vaporwave
Full-width characters for that 80s/90s retro digital vibe.
Strikethrough
Text with a line through it, like it has been redacted.
Mirror
Reversed text. Hard to read, fun to use.
Upside Down
Literally flips your text upside down.
Progressive Chaos
Starts normal and gets more corrupted as the sentence goes on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this glitch text work?▼
It uses "combining characters" from Unicode. Basically, normal letters can have special markers added on top or bottom (like accents). We just stack a LOT of them to make it look broken and glitchy.
Why does it look like boxes on my phone?▼
If you see squares or boxes (□□□), it means your device or browser doesn't have a font that supports those specific glitch characters. It usually works fine on modern iPhones, Androids, and Windows PCs.
Can I get banned for using this on Discord?▼
Generally, no. It's just text. However, if you spam massive walls of Zalgo text that lag the chat, server mods might mute or ban you for spamming. Use it responsibly!
Is this different from a font?▼
Yes. You don't need to install anything. This isn't a "font" file; it's just standard text characters that look weird. That's why you can copy-paste it anywhere.
How do I make it scary text?▼
Select the "Zalgo" preset and crank the "Up" and "Down" sliders to the max. This creates the "dripping" effect often associated with creepypastas and cursed images.
Can I use this for my Instagram bio?▼
Absolutely. It's a great way to make your bio stand out. Just keep in mind that too much glitching might make it hard for people to actually read your name.
Is it really free?▼
Yes. BetterUtils is free. We just show a couple of ads to keep the servers running. No premium unlock required.
What is Zalgo?▼
Zalgo is an internet meme and art style involving text or images that appear corrupted or "possessed." The text style (using combining diacritics) became known as Zalgo text.