Wingdings Translator

Wingdings Translator converts regular text into Wingdings symbols and decodes Wingdings symbols back into readable text. Wingdings is a family of dingbat fonts from Microsoft that renders letters, numbers, and punctuation as decorative icons and shapes instead of normal characters.

It works in both directions and supports all three font families — Wingdings, Wingdings 2, and Wingdings 3 — so you can encode a message, decode one you received, or look up any character in the reference table. The output uses Unicode symbol equivalents, which means it displays on any device without the Wingdings font installed, while an optional font preview shows the true glyphs on systems that have the font.

Private by design: every conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or sent to any server.

How to Use the Wingdings Translator

Choose a direction

Keep Text to Wingdings selected to encode, or click Wingdings to Text to decode symbols back into letters.

Pick a font variant

Select Wingdings, Wingdings 2, or Wingdings 3. Each variant maps characters to a different set of symbols.

Type or paste your input

Enter text into the input area, or click Paste to pull it from your clipboard. Click Sample to load an example and see how it works.

Read and copy the result

The result updates instantly as you type. Click Copy to send it to your clipboard, or Clear to start over.

Features

Two-Way Translation

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

Three Font Variants

Choose Wingdings, Wingdings 2, or Wingdings 3 — each with its own set of symbol mappings, from office icons and shapes to arrows and circled numbers.

Live Conversion

Results update in real time with every keystroke — no button to press, with a running character count for the input.

Font Preview

In encode mode, see how your text renders using the actual Wingdings font installed on your system for the most accurate look.

Complete Reference Table

Browse the full mapping for the selected variant, grouped by uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and symbols.

Clipboard Support

Paste input from your clipboard with one click and copy the converted result just as easily. The Unicode output works on any platform.

Sample Generator

Load a ready-made example with one click to preview a conversion before typing your own text.

Private & Dark Mode

Every conversion stays in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and a built-in dark theme keeps the tool easy on the eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wingdings a language?

No. Wingdings is a font, not a language. It is a series of dingbat fonts from Microsoft that renders each ordinary character — like A, 1, or ! — as a symbol or icon. There is no grammar or vocabulary; it simply maps standard characters to pictures.

How do you translate Wingdings to English?

Switch to Wingdings to Text mode, paste the Wingdings symbols into the input area, and the decoded text appears instantly. Make sure the font variant matches the one the symbols came from for an accurate result.

Can I copy and paste the Wingdings symbols?

Yes. The translator outputs Unicode symbol equivalents, so they display correctly on any device or platform without the Wingdings font installed. Click Copy to grab the result and paste it anywhere.

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

Each variant maps characters to a different symbol set. The original Wingdings includes hands, office supplies, religious symbols, and geometric shapes. Wingdings 2 adds circled numbers, checkboxes, and directional arrows. Wingdings 3 focuses mainly on arrow styles and triangular shapes.

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 on your system for a more accurate look, so some symbols may differ slightly between the two views.

Does the Font Preview work on all devices?

The Font Preview needs the Wingdings font installed, which is the default on Windows and most macOS systems. On Linux and some mobile devices the font may be missing, in which case the Unicode symbol output is the recommended view since it works everywhere.

Is my text stored or sent to a server?

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