Image to ASCII Art

Turn any image into text art. 100% local to your browser — no uploads.

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Drop, select, or paste an image to start.

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Order matters: chars on the right represent darker pixels.
Characters are taller than wide; adjust so circles look round.

ASCII Output




















Tips for Better ASCII Art


    

  • Increase Output Width for more detail (200–300 chars for logos/portraits).
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  • Use a richer Character Set (e.g. " .'`^",:;Il!i~+_-?][}{1)(|\\/*tfrxnvczXYUJCLQ0OZmwqpdbkhao*#MW&8%B@$") for smoother shading.
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  • Toggle Invert if your background is light.
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  • Press Auto to fit Y-scale to your current font size and device; tweak manually if needed.
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When ASCII image conversion is useful


ASCII art works well when you want a lightweight text version of an image for a README file, terminal output, retro design, code comments, or a playful social post. Portraits and logos usually work best when the subject has strong contrast and a simple background. If the first result looks muddy, crop the subject tighter, increase the output width, and try a denser character set.


The TXT download is useful when you need plain text that can be pasted anywhere. The HTML download keeps colour information, which is better for websites, documentation, or experiments where the original image palette matters. Both exports are generated in your browser, so the source image does not need to leave your device.


Need a cleaner source first? Use the image cropper to remove background clutter, the image resizer to reduce large files before conversion, or the pixel art maker for a different retro-style output.


Frequently Asked Questions













No. Everything runs locally in your browser for speed and privacy.















TXT is plain monochrome text (good for terminals). HTML preserves per-character colours for colourful ASCII you can embed on a page.















Fonts are taller than they are wide. Use the Y-scale slider, or press Auto to measure your current font and set it for you.