ASCII Art Generator - Convert Images to Text Art

An ASCII art generator converts images into text-based artwork made entirely of characters. It analyzes the brightness and contrast of each pixel region and maps them to characters that visually represent those tones—darker areas get denser characters like @ and #, while lighter areas use sparse characters like . and spaces. The result is a retro, stylized representation of your image that can be copied anywhere text is supported. This tool runs entirely in your browser.

1. Upload an image: Drag and drop or click to select a JPG, PNG, or WebP image. Files up to 10MB are supported.
2. Adjust settings: Set the output width (more characters = more detail) and choose your character set for different visual styles.
3. Copy or download: Copy the generated ASCII art to your clipboard or save it as a text file.

• Universal compatibility: ASCII art works in any text field—emails, code comments, chat messages, and terminal windows.
• Retro aesthetic: Create nostalgic computer art reminiscent of early internet culture and BBS systems.
• No software needed: Generate text art instantly without installing image editing programs.

Use case 1: Code comments and documentation

Add visual headers or logos to source code files and README documents using ASCII art that renders in any text editor.

Use case 2: Terminal and CLI branding

Create startup banners for command-line applications, shell scripts, or server message-of-the-day displays.

Use case 3: Social media and messaging

Share text-based images in platforms where image uploads are limited or where ASCII art adds a unique creative touch.

Basic example

Input: Simple logo or icon
Width: 60 characters
Output: Clean, recognizable representation using standard ASCII characters

Advanced example

Input: Portrait photo with good contrast
Width: 120 characters with extended character set
Output: Detailed grayscale rendering with smooth tonal transitions

• Standard: Uses basic characters like @, #, %, *, . for broad compatibility.
• Extended: Includes additional symbols for finer gradients and more detail.
• Blocks: Uses Unicode block characters for denser, higher-contrast results.
• Custom: Some generators let you define your own character progression.

Output looks like noise

The source image lacks contrast or has too much fine detail. Try images with clear subjects against simple backgrounds, or increase the output width for more resolution.

Characters don't align properly

ASCII art requires monospace fonts to display correctly. If characters look jumbled, switch to a monospace font like Courier, Consolas, or Monaco.

Image is too dark or too light

Pre-process your image to increase contrast before uploading, or look for brightness/contrast adjustment options in the tool.

• High-contrast images with clear subjects produce the best results—logos, silhouettes, and portraits work well.
• Start with 60–80 character width for social sharing; use 120+ for detailed terminal art.
• Dark mode displays often render ASCII art more dramatically than light backgrounds.
• For the cleanest look, use images with simple backgrounds or remove backgrounds before converting.
• Test your ASCII art in the target destination—character rendering varies between platforms.

• Create stylized text with the bubble text generator.
• Add glitch effects with the Zalgo text generator.
• Generate fancy text with the bold text generator.
• Create wide spacing with the wide text generator.

All image processing happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your images are never uploaded to any server, stored, or transmitted. Close the tab and your data is gone.