Wingdings Converter
Convert text to Wingdings font and back. A simple tool for translating between regular text and Wingdings symbols with instant preview.
Convert Text to Wingdings
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Convert Wingdings to Text
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Features
Two-Way Conversion
Convert text to Wingdings and decode Wingdings back to regular text.
Real-time Preview
See your conversions instantly as you type with live preview.
Easy Sharing
Copy converted text with one click for use anywhere.
About Wingdings
Wingdings is a symbol font created in 1990 by Microsoft. It contains various symbols and pictographs instead of letters, making it useful for adding decorative elements to documents. While it may appear as regular symbols to users with the font installed, it shows as regular letters to those without it, making our converter particularly useful for consistent display across different systems.
How to Use
Converting to Wingdings
1. Enter your text in the input field
2. See the Wingdings conversion in real-time
3. Copy the converted text using the copy button
Converting from Wingdings
1. Paste Wingdings text in the decoder field
2. View the decoded regular text instantly
3. Copy the decoded text as needed
Interesting History
Origins
Wingdings was created in 1990 by Microsoft, but its origins trace back to Lucida Icons, Arrows, and Stars, designed by Charles Bigelow and Kris Holmes. Microsoft licensed and modified these fonts, eventually releasing them as Wingdings with Windows 3.1.
The NYC Conspiracy
In 1992, Wingdings became the subject of controversy when people discovered that typing "NYC" in Wingdings produced symbols that some interpreted as an anti-Semitic message. Microsoft demonstrated this was purely coincidental, as the symbols were arranged years before the font's release.
Modern Usage
Today, Wingdings remains one of the most recognized dingbat fonts, inspiring emoji culture and continuing to be used in creative design. Its legacy led to the creation of Wingdings 2 and 3, expanding the symbol font family.
Key Features
Conversion Capabilities
- Instant text to Wingdings conversion
- Reverse Wingdings to text translation
- Support for special characters
- Real-time preview functionality
User Experience
- Clean, intuitive interface
- One-click copy functionality
- Mobile-responsive design
- Cross-browser compatibility
Technical Features
- Unicode character support
- Batch conversion capability
- Error handling for invalid inputs
- Efficient processing algorithms
Additional Tools
- Symbol reference chart
- Custom text formatting options
- Share converted text
- Save conversion history
Frequently Asked Questions
Basics
Fundamental concepts of Wingdings