Image to ASCII Art
Convert any image into ASCII text art with adjustable character density and width. Runs entirely in your browser. Free.
How Image-to-ASCII Works
ASCII art represents images using characters instead of pixels. Each character corresponds to a small block of the original image. The brightness of that block is mapped to a character — dense characters like @ and # represent dark areas, while sparse characters like . and space represent bright areas. The more characters in your set, the more contrast levels the output can represent.
Character Sets
| Set | Characters | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 70 characters from dense to sparse | Detailed images, portraits |
| Simple | 10 characters | High-contrast logos, icons |
| Blocks | Unicode block characters | Pixel-art style output |
| Hex | 0–9 A–F | Hacker / terminal aesthetic |
Tips for Best Results
High-contrast images with clear subjects work best. Set the output width to 100–150 characters for a good balance of detail and readability. Use Inverted mode if your subject is lighter than the background. View the output in a monospace font at a small size for the full effect.