Image ASCII Art Converter

Transform images into text-based ASCII art

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Professional ASCII Art Converter

Convert any image into beautiful text-based ASCII art with customizable character sets

Click to select an image or drag and drop
Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP (Max: 10MB)

ASCII Settings

Narrow Medium Wide

Advanced Options

Swap light and dark areas
Boost contrast for better definition

Quick Presets

Live Preview

Original Image

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80 chars, Standard

ASCII Preview

.:;!><~+?]|})(1tfj
rxnuvczXYUJCLQ0OZ
mwqpdbkhao*#MW&8%
B@$.:;!><~+?]|})(

ASCII art preview

ASCII Art Guide

Character Sets

  • Minimal: Simple, clean look with few characters
  • Standard: Classic ASCII with good variety
  • Extended: Full character range for detail
  • Blocks: Unicode blocks for modern style
  • Dots: Dot-based characters for texture
  • Numbers: Digital/retro computer style

Best Practices

  • High contrast images work best
  • Portraits benefit from narrow width
  • Landscapes can use wider formats
  • Try different character sets for style
  • Invert colors for light backgrounds
  • Enhance contrast for clearer results

Creative Tips

  • Use minimal sets for subtle effects
  • Extended sets capture fine details
  • Block characters create pixelated look
  • Numbers give retro computer feel
  • Try different widths for various uses
  • Combine with CSS for web display

Usage Ideas

  • Terminal/console applications
  • Email signatures
  • Forum posts and comments
  • Code documentation art
  • Retro game development
  • Text-based websites