Image to ASCII Art

Convert any image into ASCII art text in your browser. Adjust width, character set, and contrast, then copy or download. Nothing is uploaded.

Runs in your browser — nothing uploaded
Drop an image here, or click to choose
PNG, JPG, WebP · stays in your browser

Turn any photo or logo into ASCII art — a picture made entirely of text characters. Adjust the width, character set, and contrast, then copy the result into a README, a terminal, or a chat. Everything runs in your browser; your image is never uploaded.

Private by design — your data never leaves your device

How to use it

No account, no upload — it all happens on your device.

1
Drop an image onto the box, or click to choose one.
2
Set the width, pick a character set, and toggle Invert for dark backgrounds.
3
Copy the ASCII art or download it as a .txt file.

Getting a good result

A few settings make the difference between mush and a clean picture.

  • Width. More characters capture more detail but need more horizontal room. 80–120 is a good range for most screens; drop it for chat messages.
  • Character set."Detailed" uses a long ramp of glyphs for smooth shading; "Standard" is a classic compact ramp; "Blocks" uses shaded squares for a bolder, more solid look.
  • Invert.ASCII art assumes dark text on a light background. If you'll paste it onto a dark theme, turn on Invert so the brightness reads correctly.

Where to use it

ASCII art shines in places that only render plain text: code comments, README banners, terminal splash screens, commit messages, and chat. High-contrast images with a clear subject convert best — busy photos turn to noise at small widths.

Frequently asked

How does image-to-ASCII work?
The image is shrunk to a small grid of cells, and each cell's brightness is mapped to a character — dark areas get dense characters, light areas get sparse ones or spaces. The result is plain text that reproduces the picture when viewed in a monospace font.
Why does my art look stretched or squished?
ASCII art only lines up in a monospace (fixed-width) font where every character takes the same space. Paste it into a code block, terminal, or text editor set to a monospace font. The tool already accounts for characters being taller than they are wide.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The image is decoded and converted entirely in your browser with the canvas API. Nothing is sent to a server.

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