Image to ASCII Art

Free image to ASCII art converter. Turn photos into text art with adjustable width, several character sets and invert, then copy or download — no signup, runs locally.

Convert any image into text-based ASCII art with adjustable width, multiple character sets and an invert option — then copy the text or download it.

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Image to ASCII Art

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How to use

How to use Image to ASCII Art

  1. 01

    Upload an image

    Choose any photo or logo.

  2. 02

    Set the width

    More width means more detail.

  3. 03

    Choose a character set

    Pick a ramp and invert if needed.

  4. 04

    Copy or download

    Grab the ASCII text or save a .txt file.

Use cases

Common use cases

  • Add ASCII art to a README or code comment
  • Make a text banner for a terminal app
  • Convert a logo to ASCII for a CLI
  • Create retro text art to share in chat
Overview

Photos as text art

ASCII art represents an image using characters of different densities — from dense symbols for dark areas to spaces for light ones. This converter samples your image's brightness and maps each region to a character, producing text art you can paste into terminals, code comments, chats or README files.

Tune the detail and style

Increase the width for more detail, or pick a character set — from classic punctuation ramps to solid block characters — to change the look. Invert the mapping when you'll display it on a dark background. It all runs in your browser, so your images stay private, and you can copy the result or save it as a text file.

Features
01
Convert any image to ASCII text art
02
Full-colour mode or monochrome
03
Adjustable width & multiple character ramps
04
Invert for light or dark backgrounds
05
Copy, or export as .txt or a .png image
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is ASCII art?+

ASCII art builds a picture out of text characters of varying visual density. Dense characters represent dark areas and spaces represent light ones, forming an image made of text.

How do I get more detail?+

Increase the width to sample more of the image, and try the Detailed character set. Very large widths produce long output that suits monospace displays.

Can I use it on a dark background?+

Yes — toggle Invert so the brightness mapping matches a dark background.

Are my images uploaded?+

No. The conversion happens in your browser and your image is never uploaded.