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
- Type or paste text in the "Normal Text" field to instantly convert it to Wingdings symbols.
- Type or paste Wingdings symbols in the "Wingdings" field to decode them back to normal text.
- Use the Swap button to exchange content between the two text areas for easy back-and-forth translation.
- Copy the result using the copy buttons below each text area.
- 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.