Image to ASCII art

Turn any picture into crisp text art you can paste anywhere.

Turn any picture into text art with custom character sets, color or mono output and adjustable density — copy it anywhere or export PNG.

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Free · no signup · your images never leave your device

Color ASCII example
Color ASCII
Edge-aware mono example
Edge-aware mono
Block shading example
Block shading

Tool

Glyphs

Density & tone

Color

Motion

Export

How to use it

Turn any picture into text art with custom character sets, color or mono output and adjustable density — copy it anywhere or export PNG.

  1. Upload an image.
  2. Pick a character set and density.
  3. Toggle color, background and contrast.
  4. Copy as text or download PNG / HTML.

Frequently asked questions

How do I paste ASCII art into Discord, Reddit or code?

Click Copy as text, then paste inside a code block (```) so the platform uses a monospace font and keeps spacing.

What's the best density?

60–100 columns for chat and READMEs, 150+ for posters and PNG exports.

Can I use my own characters?

Yes — choose Custom and type a ramp from lightest to darkest.

Can I keep the colors?

Toggle Color for per-character color; export PNG (free) or styled HTML (Pro).

Is my image uploaded?

No, conversion happens entirely in your browser.