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Image to ASCII Art

Convert any image to ASCII art instantly. Adjust width, choose character sets, enable color mode, and download or copy the result.

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Drop an image here or click to upload

Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, SVG

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How It Works

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Upload any image via drag & drop or click

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Image is sampled pixel by pixel on a canvas

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Brightness mapped to ASCII characters

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Copy the art or download as a text file

About ASCII Art

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History of ASCII Art

ASCII art dates back to the 1960s when typewriters and early computers could only display text characters. Artists created images using letters, numbers, and symbols. It became hugely popular in BBS systems and early internet culture.

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How Conversion Works

Each pixel's brightness is calculated using the luminance formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This brightness value is then mapped to a character from dark (@, #) to light (., space). The image is downscaled to the target width first.

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Color ASCII Art

Color ASCII art adds an extra dimension by wrapping each character in a colored span that matches the original pixel color. This creates a stunning effect where the ASCII characters form the shape while the colors fill in the detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What image formats are supported?expand_more
Any image format your browser supports: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, SVG, and more. The image is loaded into an HTML canvas for pixel-level processing, so any format that the browser can render will work.
What does the width setting control?expand_more
The width setting (40-200 characters) controls how many characters wide the ASCII output will be. A larger width means more detail but takes more space. The height is automatically calculated from the image aspect ratio, adjusted for the 2:1 character aspect ratio.
What are the two character sets?expand_more
Standard (@%#*+=-:. ) uses common ASCII characters ordered by visual density. Blocks (█▓▒░) uses Unicode block characters for a more solid, pixel-art look. Both map brightness to character density.
How does color mode work?expand_more
Color mode wraps each ASCII character in an HTML span with an inline color style matching the original pixel color. The result looks like a colorful mosaic of characters. Note: the color is only visible in the preview, the .txt download is plain text.
Is my image uploaded to a server?expand_more
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using the HTML Canvas API. Your image never leaves your device. The conversion is instant and works offline once the page is loaded.
Why does the output look squished or stretched?expand_more
Characters in monospace fonts are typically about twice as tall as they are wide. Our tool compensates for this by halving the vertical resolution. If the output still looks off, try adjusting the width or viewing it in a different font size.