Free Wingdings Translator – Convert Text to Wingdings & Decode
Convert text to Wingdings symbols and decode Wingdings back to readable text. Bidirectional translator with character reference. 100% free, browser-based, instant.
What Is Wingdings?
Wingdings is a dingbat font created by Microsoft in 1990. Instead of displaying letters as text, it shows decorative symbols like hands, arrows, stars, and geometric shapes.
Brief History
1990: Microsoft releases Wingdings with Windows 3.1 Purpose: Document decoration before emoji existed Usage: Bullet points, icons, decorative elements Today: Still included in Windows and used for nostalgia
How to Use This Translator
Text to Wingdings
- Select "Text → Wingdings" mode
- Type your message in regular text
- Copy the Wingdings output
- Paste anywhere you want symbols
Wingdings to Text
- Select "Wingdings → Text" mode
- Paste Wingdings symbols
- View the decoded text
- Understand hidden messages
Wingdings Character Map
| Letter | Symbol | Letter | Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | ✌ | N | ⚐ |
| B | 👎 | O | 🏱 |
| C | 👍 | P | ✈ |
| D | ☞ | Q | ☼ |
| E | ☜ | R | 💧 |
| F | ☝ | S | ❄ |
| G | ☟ | T | 🕆 |
| H | ✋ | U | ✞ |
| I | ☺ | V | 🕇 |
| J | 😐 | W | ✝ |
| K | ☹ | X | ☩ |
| L | 💣 | Y | ✡ |
| M | ☠ | Z | ☪ |
Common Uses
Secret Messages
Send text that appears as symbols until decoded.
Decorative Text
Add visual interest to documents and presentations.
Puzzles & Games
Create word puzzles using symbol substitution.
Nostalgia
Experience the pre-emoji era of computer typography.
Wingdings Variants
Wingdings 1 (Original)
The classic set with hands, arrows, and symbols.
Wingdings 2
Additional arrows and stars.
Wingdings 3
More arrows and geometric shapes.
Webdings
Web-themed symbols (also by Microsoft).
Technical Notes
Unicode Approximation
This translator uses Unicode symbols that closely match Wingdings characters. True Wingdings requires the font installed, but these Unicode equivalents work everywhere.
Browser Compatibility
All symbols are standard Unicode and work on:
- All modern browsers
- Mobile devices
- Social media platforms
- Messaging apps
The NYC Controversy
When Wingdings was released, typing "NYC" produced: ☠✡👎 (skull, Star of David, thumbs down). Microsoft called it a coincidence and modified later versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this real Wingdings?
This uses Unicode symbols that visually match Wingdings. True Wingdings is a font, but Unicode works everywhere.
Can I use this on social media?
Yes! The Unicode symbols work on all platforms that support emoji and special characters.
Why don't some characters convert?
Some Wingdings characters don't have Unicode equivalents. Those remain as the original character.
Is this reversible?
Yes! Switch to "Wingdings → Text" mode to decode any Wingdings message.
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