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Image to ASCII Art Converter

Turn any photo into ASCII text art right in your browser. Set the width, pick a character set, adjust the contrast, then copy the text or save it as an image.

Convert an image to ASCII art online free, right in your browser. Drop in any photo, set how many characters wide it is, pick a character set and adjust the contrast, then copy the text or save it as an image. It works as an image to ASCII converter and text art generator for messages, READMEs and posts. Nothing is uploaded.

Read the guide: How to Turn a Photo Into ASCII Art

Drop images here

PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF — any photo — processed privately on your device

How it works

  1. 1

    Add a photo

    Drop in any photo. It stays on your device.

  2. 2

    Shape the art

    Set how many characters wide it is, choose a character set, and switch to a light or dark look.

  3. 3

    Copy or save

    Copy the text to paste anywhere, or download it as an image. Nothing is uploaded.

Instant & 100% private — nothing is uploaded

Your images are processed instantly on your own device and are never sent to a server — so there are no upload waits, no size limits from us, and no copies kept anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What is ASCII art?
ASCII art rebuilds a picture out of text characters. Darker parts of the photo become denser characters and lighter parts become thin ones or spaces, so the shapes still read as the original image.
Is my photo uploaded to make the art?
No. The photo is read and turned into text entirely on your own device. It never leaves your browser and no copies are kept anywhere.
How do I get a cleaner result?
Start with a clear, high-contrast photo. Keep the width moderate for text you plan to paste, and raise it for a more detailed picture. The invert option helps when you will show the art on a dark background.
Can I paste the ASCII art anywhere?
Yes. Copy the text and paste it into a message, a code comment, a README or a document. For a social post, save it as an image instead so the spacing stays exactly as you see it.

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