Wingdings Translator is an online tool that converts regular text into Wingdings symbols and decodes Wingdings symbols back into readable text. Wingdings is a series of dingbat fonts created by Microsoft that render letters, numbers, and punctuation as decorative symbols and icons.

Unicode-Based Output: The translator uses Unicode symbol equivalents, so converted text can be shared across any platform without requiring the Wingdings font to be installed. A font preview option is also available for systems that have the Wingdings font.

Supported Font Variants

Wingdings

The original font featuring hands, office supplies, geometric shapes, arrows, and religious symbols

Wingdings 2

Includes circled numbers, checkboxes, directional arrows, and mathematical symbols

Wingdings 3

Focused primarily on arrow variations and triangular shapes

How to Use Wingdings Translator

Convert Text to Wingdings Symbols

Select Mode

Make sure Text to Wingdings mode is selected (default)

Choose Font Variant

Select your preferred font: Wingdings, Wingdings 2, or Wingdings 3

Enter Text

Type or paste your text into the input area

Instant Conversion

The Wingdings symbols appear instantly in the result area

Copy Result

Click Copy to copy the symbols to your clipboard

Decode Wingdings Symbols to Text

Switch Mode

Click Wingdings to Text to switch to decode mode

Paste Symbols

Paste the Wingdings symbols into the input area

View Decoded Text

The decoded text appears instantly in the result area

Quick Actions

Clear

Remove all input and output

Paste

Paste text from your clipboard directly

Sample

Load a random example to see how the translator works

Reference Table

View complete character-to-symbol mapping for selected font

Features

Bidirectional Translation

Convert text to Wingdings symbols (encode) or decode Wingdings symbols back to readable text. Switch between modes with a single click.

Three Font Variants

Choose from Wingdings, Wingdings 2, or Wingdings 3. Each variant provides a different set of symbol mappings — from office icons and geometric shapes to arrows and circled numbers.

Live Conversion

Results update in real time as you type. No need to press a button — the translation happens instantly with every keystroke.

Font Preview

In encode mode, a font preview section shows how your text renders using the actual Wingdings font installed on your system. This gives you the most accurate visual representation of the Wingdings output.

Complete Reference Table

Browse the full character mapping for the selected font variant. The reference table is organized by category: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and symbols. Each entry shows the original character, its Unicode symbol equivalent, and the font-rendered version.

Clipboard Support

Paste text from your clipboard with one click, and copy the converted result just as easily. The Unicode-based output can be shared on any platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wingdings?

Wingdings is a series of dingbat fonts developed by Microsoft. Instead of showing standard letters and numbers, the font renders each character as a symbol or icon. It was originally included with Windows 3.1 in 1992 and has been part of Windows ever since.

What is the difference between Wingdings, Wingdings 2, and Wingdings 3?

Each variant maps characters to a different set of symbols:

Wingdings — Includes hands, office supplies, religious symbols, and geometric shapes
Wingdings 2 — Features circled numbers, checkboxes, and directional arrows
Wingdings 3 — Focused primarily on various arrow styles

Yes. This translator converts text to Unicode symbol equivalents, which means the symbols display correctly on any device or platform — no special font installation required.

Why does the Font Preview look different from the Unicode symbols?

The Unicode symbols are the closest available equivalents to the original Wingdings glyphs. The Font Preview uses the actual Wingdings font installed on your system for a more accurate visual representation. Some symbols may differ slightly between the two views.

Does the Font Preview work on all devices?

The Font Preview requires the Wingdings font to be installed on your system. It is available by default on Windows and most macOS systems. On Linux and some mobile devices, the font may not be available, in which case the Unicode symbol output is the recommended view.

Compatibility: If the Font Preview doesn't display correctly, use the Unicode symbol output which works universally across all platforms.

Is my text stored or sent to a server?

Privacy Guaranteed: No. All conversions happen entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or sent to any server.