About the Image to ASCII Art
Convert photos, logos and drawings into ASCII art. Adjust the width and character set, invert it for dark backgrounds, and copy the result into code comments, chats or READMEs.
Key features
- Converts any image into text characters
- Width from 20 to 240 characters
- Standard, detailed (70 levels), block and simple character sets
- Invert for dark backgrounds and terminals
- Copy or download as .txt
- Runs in your browser
Turn pictures into text art
ASCII art draws images using characters like @ # * + .. Darker areas use denser characters and lighter areas use sparse ones. Upload a picture, adjust the width and character set, and copy the result.
Character sets
| Set | Characters | Look |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | @%#*+=-:. | Classic, balanced |
| Detailed | 70 shades | Smooth gradients, best for photos |
| Blocks | █▓▒░ | Bold, pixel-art style |
| Simple | #+. | Clean, minimal |
Tips for great results
- Crop tightly around the subject first with Crop Image.
- Boost contrast in the Photo Editor before converting.
- Narrower is clearer: 60–100 characters suits most code comments and chats.
- Always paste into a monospace font (code blocks), or the shapes will break.
Example uses
- A logo banner at the top of a README or source file.
- A welcome screen for a command-line tool.
- Fun signatures in plain-text emails or forums.
Related tools
Make fancy Unicode text, add text to an image, or create upside down text.
How to use the Image to ASCII Art
- Drag and drop your files into the upload area, or click Choose files.
- Set any options, such as quality, page size or page ranges.
- Click the convert button. Processing happens right in your browser.
- Download each result individually, or all of them as a ZIP.