Image to ASCII Art
Convert any photo into ASCII character art
Drag & drop or click to upload
PNG, JPEG, WebP up to 20 MB
What is Image to ASCII Art?
Image to ASCII Art converts any photograph or image into artwork made entirely of text characters. Adjust the output width, character set, and contrast to create detailed ASCII representations perfect for READMEs, terminal art, or creative projects. All processing happens locally in your browser.
How to use
- Step 1 — Upload an image (PNG, JPEG, or WebP). The tool immediately converts it into ASCII art using a default character density.
- Step 2 — Adjust output width (number of characters per line), choose between standard or detailed character sets, and toggle inverted mode for dark backgrounds.
- Step 3 — Copy the ASCII art to your clipboard or download it as a text file. You can also download a rendered PNG version.
Result
A developer uploads their company logo, sets the width to 80 characters for terminal display, selects the detailed character set for better shading, and copies the ASCII version into their project's README.md file.
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