Free online tool

Glitch Text Generator

Pile combining marks onto your letters for a corrupted, glitchy look.

Upload a file

Drop your file hereTap to choose a file

or click to browse, or paste from the clipboard

Choose where marks go

Stack marks above the letters, overlay strokes through them, hang marks below them, or combine all three.

Set the intensity

Level 1 adds a light flicker; level 10 stacks up to 23 marks on every letter. Generate again for a new random pattern, while typing keeps the pattern you have.

Copy or download

Copy the result in one click or save it as a UTF-8 text file. The status line shows how long the result is, so you can check it against a character limit.

How to use the Glitch Text Generator

  1. 1

    Type or paste your text.

  2. 2

    Choose above, through or below and set the intensity.

  3. 3

    Copy or download the result, or select Generate again for a new pattern.

What people use this tool for

  • Create a creepy title for a horror game, video thumbnail or Halloween post.
  • Add a glitch effect to a chat message or display name where combining marks are allowed.
  • Make distorted text for a meme or a corrupted-screen effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zalgo text?

Zalgo, or glitch text, is ordinary text with many Unicode combining marks attached to each letter. The marks are meant for accents, but stacking dozens of them makes them spill above and below the line.

Why does the effect look smaller after I paste it?

Some sites and apps remove combining marks, limit how many can stack on one letter, or clip text that overflows its line. Others show the full effect. Test the text where you plan to use it.

Does glitch text count toward character limits?

Yes. Every mark is a character, so a short word at a high intensity can become hundreds of characters long. The tool shows the length of the result.

Which marks does the generator use?

Marks from Unicode’s Combining Diacritical Marks block: 51 that sit above a letter, 5 overlays such as strokes and slashes, and 39 that sit below. Spaces and line breaks are left unchanged.

Can people still read it?

Your original letters stay in order underneath the marks, so low intensities remain readable. Screen readers may read the marks aloud or skip them, so avoid glitch text for important information.

Is my text uploaded?

No. The marks are generated in your browser and the text is not sent to a server.