Cursed Text Generator | Zalgo Glitch Text
Generate cursed/Zalgo glitch text using Unicode combining marks. Works across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Discord, and more. Copy and paste instantly.
What is 'Cursed' or Zalgo text?
Cursed text (also known as Zalgo text) uses a large number of Unicode combining characters to create a distorted, 'glitching' appearance that appears to overflow the text line.
How do I control the amount of distortion?
Use the 'Intensity' dropdown to select between Light, Normal, and Heavy. Heavy mode adds significantly more overlapping characters for a more extreme glitch effect.
Will cursed text break my website or app?
While it looks chaotic, it is valid Unicode. However, some platforms may truncate it or filter it out if the vertical overflow is too large.
Is it safe to use Zalgo text on social media?
Yes, it is commonly used on platforms like Discord, Twitter, and Reddit. Just be aware that extreme distortion can make the text difficult to read.
Can I remove the 'curse' from my text?
Yes. If you have cursed text, you can paste it back into a text cleaner tool (like our Plain Text Converter) to strip away the combining characters.
Why does it look different on mobile vs desktop?
Each device and font renderer handles Unicode combining characters slightly differently, so the 'messiness' might vary between platforms.