Image to ASCII Art Converter
Convert any image to ASCII art — in your browser, no upload required.
Drop your image here
or
JPG · PNG · WebP · GIF · BMP · Paste with Ctrl+V
How the converter works
The tool analyzes each region of your image and replaces it with a character whose visual density matches the pixel's brightness. Dark areas become dense characters (@, #) and light areas become sparse characters (., space).
All processing happens in your browser via the Canvas API. No file is ever sent to a server.
3 character setsDetailed (70 levels), Standard (12), Unicode Blocks (5)
Color modeEach character takes the color of the original pixel
Adjustable contrastBoost image details with the contrast slider
Invert toggleFor white backgrounds or light terminals
Free width40 to 200 columns depending on desired resolution
4 export formatsPlain text, colored HTML, PNG image, clipboard copy
Tips for better results
High-contrast images (portraits on plain backgrounds, logos) produce the best results. Increase contrast for dull photos. Use Invert if your background is white. For fine typographic rendering, choose the Detailed character set at 120+ columns.