Cursed Text Generator (Zalgo)
Turn any text into glitchy Zalgo cursed text with four intensity levels, ready to copy for Halloween posts, horror promos and memes.
Your text
Cursed output
How to use the cursed text generator
Type your text and choose an intensity from Mild to Cosmic horror. The tool stacks random Unicode combining marks above, below and through each character to create a glitchy "cursed" look that survives copy and paste on most platforms. Click Shuffle again for a new random version.
Where cursed text comes from
Zalgo text spread through internet forums in the 2010s as a way to show corrupted, eerie or hacker-style content. Brands now use mild cursed text for Halloween campaigns, gaming announcements, horror book releases and creator posts where visual chaos signals that something is off.
Common use cases
- Halloween campaigns and email subject lines
- Horror book and movie release announcements
- Gaming community posts, especially for horror titles
- Creator branding for strange or offbeat content
- Meme posts where over-the-top emphasis is the joke
- Glitch-style design mockups before final art is ready
Why intensity matters
Mild cursed text stays readable and feels designed. Intense cursed text turns into visual noise and breaks the line height around it. Cosmic horror wrecks the layout entirely and works only as a one-off gag. Pick the level based on whether you want readers to feel uneasy or overwhelmed.
Frequently asked questions
Why does cursed text break my layout?
Combining marks extend above and below the line. Stacked heavily, they overlap the lines around them. Increase the line height in your CSS or use cursed text only on short, isolated headlines.
Will it survive copy and paste to Instagram or X?
On most platforms, yes. Very heavy cursed text is sometimes stripped by content filters, so test at the intensity you plan to use.
Is cursed text accessible?
No. Screen readers struggle with stacked combining characters. Never use it in places people rely on, such as login screens or error messages.
Can I use it in email marketing?
Mild intensity works in subject lines on most email clients. Higher levels may trigger spam filters or show as broken characters in older clients.