About Image to ASCII
Convert a photo to character art and download text or PNG.
Brightness maps to a fixed ramp of dense and sparse characters. Height compensates for the taller shape of monospace characters.
How to use it
- Choose an image and a character column count.
- Generate, optionally invert brightness and export TXT or PNG.
Common use cases
- Decorate plain-text documents, terminal messages or retro artwork.
Worked example
Turn a high-contrast logo into 80-column text art.
Limitations and responsible use
- 20–160 columns. A fixed-width font preserves alignment. Transparent areas become white.
Frequently asked questions
Is my content uploaded?
No. Processing happens in your browser. Refreshing clears the current work; typing history is saved only if enabled.