Wingdings Translator

Translate text to Wingdings symbols and decode Wingdings back to text. Features bidirectional conversion with a complete character mapping reference.

Character Mapping

How to Use the Wingdings Translator

  1. Type or paste text in the "Normal Text" field to instantly convert it to Wingdings symbols.
  2. Type or paste Wingdings symbols in the "Wingdings" field to decode them back to normal text.
  3. Use the Swap button to exchange content between the two text areas for easy back-and-forth translation.
  4. Copy the result using the copy buttons below each text area.
  5. Refer to the character map on the right to see how each letter corresponds to a Wingdings symbol.

About Wingdings

Wingdings is a TrueType dingbat font included with Microsoft Windows since version 3.1 (1992). Instead of letters and numbers, Wingdings maps each character to pictographic symbols, arrows, geometric shapes, and various decorative elements.

The font became famous in popular culture and internet memes, particularly after conspiracy theories emerged about hidden messages. In reality, Wingdings is simply a design choice that assigns visual symbols to standard keyboard characters.

Common uses include adding decorative elements to documents, creating visual puzzles, and adding symbolic flair to designs. However, Wingdings text only displays correctly if the Wingdings font is installed on the viewer's system, which is why it's primarily used in print documents and images rather than web content.

Common Use Cases

Document Design: Add decorative symbols, bullets, and ornaments to Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and printed materials.

Puzzles & Games: Create symbol-based riddles, escape room clues, or treasure hunt messages.

Easter Eggs: Hide secret messages in designs, memes, or creative projects.

Education: Teach font encoding, character mapping, and how computers represent symbols.

Nostalgia: Recreate classic 90s internet aesthetics and retro design elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I see Wingdings symbols?
Wingdings requires the Wingdings font to be installed on your device. It comes pre-installed on Windows systems but may not be available on some Mac, Linux, or mobile devices. If you can't see the symbols, the font is likely missing from your system.
Is Wingdings the same on all computers?
Yes, the standard Wingdings font maps characters consistently across Windows systems. However, there are also Wingdings 2 and Wingdings 3 with different symbol sets. This tool uses the original Wingdings (Wingdings 1).
Can I use Wingdings on websites?
While technically possible, it's not recommended because Wingdings is not a web-safe font. Visitors without the font installed will see standard text instead of symbols. For web use, consider Unicode symbols or icon fonts like Font Awesome instead.
What's the difference between Wingdings, Webdings, and Zapf Dingbats?
All three are dingbat fonts (symbol fonts), but they contain different sets of symbols. Wingdings includes arrows, hands, and miscellaneous symbols. Webdings has web-related icons and more modern symbols. Zapf Dingbats is an older, more traditional ornamental font created by Hermann Zapf.
Does this tool work with Wingdings 2 or 3?
This tool specifically translates the original Wingdings font (sometimes called Wingdings 1). Wingdings 2 and 3 use different character mappings and are separate fonts with their own symbol sets.
Can I share Wingdings text on social media or in messages?
Wingdings symbols are mapped to standard keyboard characters, so pasting Wingdings text into social media or messaging apps will display regular letters instead of symbols unless the recipient also has the Wingdings font applied. For sharing symbols that work universally, consider using Unicode symbols or emoji instead, which display consistently across all devices and platforms.