Image to ASCII art
Turn photos and images into ASCII art made of letters and symbols, with adjustable width, colors and the option to copy the text or download a PNG.
How to useImage to ASCII art
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Image to ASCII art: what it is for
Upload a photo and the tool draws the image with text characters, from the densest (@, #) to the lightest (dots and spaces). Adjust the width in characters, the contrast and the symbol set, including blocks and binary.
Copy the text, download it as .txt or generate a PNG, with the option to color each character with the original color. The image isn't uploaded to any server: everything happens in your browser.
How to use
- Choose the image.
- Adjust the width, characters and contrast.
- Copy the text or download the PNG.
When to use it
- Creating art for READMEs, terminals and Discord.
- Making creative images for social media.
- Playing with photos in a different way.
Frequently asked questions
How does it work?
The image is split into small blocks and each block becomes a character: dark areas use dense symbols like @ and #, and light areas use dots and spaces.
Where can I paste the result?
Anywhere with a monospace font: code, terminal, GitHub README, Discord (inside a code block). In chat apps, put the text between three backticks.
Is it really free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.