ASCII Art Generator

Convert text or images into amazing ASCII art instantly. Supports custom fonts, resolution chaining, and styling options.

Your Text

Font Style

Turn Images into ASCII Art

Create retro-style text graphics from any image or text string. Perfect for code comments, README files, and social media flair.

Custom Fonts

Choose from over 100+ FIGlet fonts including Standard, Doom, and Slant styles.

Image to ASCII

Upload any image and convert it into a detailed character-based representation.

Copy & Paste

One-click copy for your text art, ready to be pasted anywhere plain text is supported.

Download .txt

Save your complex ASCII masterpieces directly as a text file for future use.

How this ASCII Art Generator works

This visual converter transforms images into text-based representations using ASCII character density mapping. The algorithm samples pixel luminance values from uploaded images, dividing the source into a grid where each cell maps to a specific ASCII character based on visual weight. The character set progresses from least dense (spaces and periods) through medium density (letters and numbers) to most dense (@ and # symbols).

Image processing begins with grayscale conversion using standard luminosity formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B) to determine brightness values for each pixel. The tool then averages pixel regions into character-sized blocks matching desired output dimensions, mapping average luminance to predetermined character brightness equivalents. Advanced implementations support custom character sets, adjustable resolution through character density controls, and aspect ratio correction accounting for typical monospace font dimensions where characters are taller than wide.

The generator supports various artistic styles from simple line art to complex photographic representations depending on character set richness and output resolution. Users create terminal art for command-line interfaces, email signatures, README files, retro-style banners, or social media posts where images aren't supported. Real-time preview updates as users adjust settings, with export options including plain text, HTML (preserving formatting with pre tags), or CSS-styled output with customizable fonts and colors.

How to Use

Select Mode

Choose "Text" to convert words or "Image" to convert a photo.

Customize

Adjust fonts, resolution, contrast, or character sets to get the perfect look.

Export

Copy the result to your clipboard or download as a .txt file.

Example Usage

Example output generated by the tool.

Input

Text: Hello

Output

_ _ _ _ | | | | ___| | | ___ | |_| |/ _ \ | |/ _ \ | _ | __/ | | (_) | |_| |_|\___|_|_|\___/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ASCII art generator?

An ASCII art generator turns text or images into art made from keyboard characters (letters, numbers, and symbols). People use it for terminal banners, README headers, code comments, and plain-text designs.

Can I generate ASCII art from both text and images?

Yes, if your tool supports both modes. Text-to-ASCII uses fonts to create banners, while image-to-ASCII maps brightness and contrast to characters to recreate the image in text form.

How do I make ASCII art look clean and readable?

For text, keep words short and try different fonts and widths. For images, use a high-contrast photo, crop to the main subject, then adjust width and character density until details look sharp.

Where can I use ASCII art without breaking the spacing?

Use it in places that preserve monospaced formatting, like code blocks, README files, terminals, and <pre> tags on websites. If spacing looks off, switch to a monospace font and avoid rich-text editors.

Is this ASCII art generator safe to use?

Yes. It runs 100% client-side in your browser, so your text or images are processed locally and never uploaded to a server.

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