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Image to ASCII Art Converter

Turn an image into ASCII art online — adjust the width and character set, preview the result, then copy or download the text art. Free, instant and private.

Drop an image here, or click to choose
Tip: use a monospace font when pasting the art. 100% private — converted in your browser.

What is ASCII Art?

Image to ASCII converts a picture into text art made of characters, mapping the brightness of each part of the image to a character. Adjust the width, invert for dark backgrounds and pick a character set. It runs in your browser.

How ASCII Art works

How to convert an image to ASCII art

  1. Drop your image.
  2. Set the width (columns) and pick a character set; invert if your background is dark.
  3. Copy the art or download it as a .txt file.

Use a monospaced font wherever you paste the result so it lines up.

Common uses

  • Make ASCII art for fun or signatures
  • Create text-art versions of logos
  • Add retro art to README files
  • Generate terminal-style art

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn an image into ASCII?
Drop the image and adjust the width — the ASCII art is generated instantly.
Why does it look skewed?
Paste it into a monospaced font; proportional fonts misalign the characters.
Is my image uploaded?
No — it is converted entirely in your browser.