Optical Illusion Text Generator
Use this optical illusion text generator to transform plain text into distinctive Unicode styles. Type once, browse the results, and paste your favourite into any app that supports Unicode.
About the optical illusion text generator
The tool swaps standard letters for their Unicode look-alikes on the fly, giving you output that pastes cleanly across apps and devices.
Type or paste your text into the input box. Watch the styled versions appear immediately below. Press Copy on the version you like best. Paste it wherever you need it — support depends on the app and platform you paste into.
Unicode blocks used
This tool draws from the following Unicode character blocks to produce its styles:
- Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols (U+1D400–U+1D7FF)
- Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
What you can use it for
- Making headings and titles more distinctive
- Personalising profiles, bios and signatures
- Copying styled text into documents and chats
- Adding personality to messages and posts
Optical Illusion
Within the decorative text effects category, Optical Illusion describes the visual direction behind these results. Related tools in the same group let you explore neighbouring styles without starting over.
How it works under the hood
This tool draws from multiple Unicode blocks to produce its Optical Illusion styles. Each letter in your input is mapped to a Unicode character that visually matches the desired effect. The result is a plain-text string that works across platforms because Unicode is a universal standard supported by modern operating systems, browsers, and applications.
Platform tips
- Instagram renders Unicode characters correctly, so your styled text will display as intended.
- Pinterest supports most Unicode styles — paste the result directly into your design projects and decorative headers.
- Etsy supports most Unicode styles — paste the result directly into your design projects and decorative headers.
Related tools
Part of Decorative Text Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. Everything happens on your device. Your text is never uploaded or saved on a server.
Can I use the results on my phone?
Yes. The tool is mobile friendly and the Copy button works the same way on phones, tablets and desktops.
Is the optical illusion text generator free to use?
Yes. The optical illusion text generator is completely free, needs no account, and runs in your browser with no installation.
How do I copy the styled text?
Press the Copy button next to any result. The styled text is copied to your clipboard and ready to paste anywhere.