Unzalgo – Remove Zalgo Effect

Unzalgo is a free online tool that converts Zalgo text back to normal text. It removes glitchy Unicode symbols, chaotic characters and diacritics caused by the Zalgo effect, restoring clean, readable text.

Unzalgo Text How-to Guide

Follow these quick steps to remove glitchy Zalgo effects and convert distorted text back to normal:

  1. Paste your Zalgo text: Enter the corrupted or glitchy text into the input box.
  2. Optional file upload: If your Zalgo text is in a file, upload it and the tool will extract the text automatically.
  3. Automatic cleaning: The tool instantly removes Zalgo effects and restores the original readable text.
  4. Copy or export: Click "Copy" to save the cleaned text to your clipboard or use "Export" to download it as a .txt file.

This tool runs directly in your browser — no login, no setup, just clean Zalgo text instantly.

What is Zalgo Text

Zalgo text is a type of digital text that looks creepy or glitchy because it has lots of extra marks stacked above, below, and through the letters. These marks are called combining characters. These are special Unicode symbols that modify normal letters by adding accents or decorations. When many of these marks are added to each letter, the text appears distorted and chaotic, like it’s "corrupted" or "haunted."

People use Zalgo text mostly for spooky or surreal effects in memes, horror stories, or to create a glitchy look in chats and social media. It’s named after an internet creepypasta character called Zalgo, who is associated with chaos and madness.

How Does Unzalgo Work?

Unzalgo scans your input for Unicode combining marks or special characters that sit above, below, or through normal letters to create the Zalgo effect. These marks are often used to glitch or distort text.

Once detected, the tool automatically removes all combining diacritics and non-standard characters, restoring the original, readable version of your text.

Zalgo Text Unzalgo (Cleaned) Text
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove Zalgo effect from a paragraph or sentence?

Just paste the Zalgo text into the input box of our zalgo cleaner tool. It will instantly convert it to clean, normal text. No clicks or extra steps needed.

Can this unzalgo tool clean any level of Zalgo distortion?

Yes. Whether the Zalgo text has light glitching or extreme distortion with dozens of stacked characters, our tool can strip them all and return a clean, standard version of the text.

Will this work if I paste Zalgo text from social media or Discord?

Absolutely. Just copy the zalgo style text from any platform and paste it into the input box. The tool will instantly convert it to readable text.

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