Image to ASCII Art
Convert any image into ASCII text art in your browser.
Source image
Drop a file here
or choose a file — it never leaves your device
ASCII art
Upload an image to generate ASCII art.
About the Image to ASCII Art
Turn a photo into ASCII art by mapping pixel brightness to a character ramp. Adjust output width and invert brightness, then copy or download the resulting plain-text art.
Examples
Portrait to ASCII
photo.jpgOutput
@@%%##**++==--::..Keyboard shortcuts
- Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
- Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
- Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
- Reset the inputsAlt + R
- Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-07 · Runs entirely in your browser