Image to ASCII Art

Turn any image into ASCII / Unicode text art with one click.

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Drop an image here or click to browse

PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP…

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About Image to ASCII Art

Convert any image into ASCII / Unicode text art using block characters, classic ASCII, braille, and more. Adjust width, font size, invert, colored output, and download as .txt or .html.

How to Use

  1. 1Drop or browse an image (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP…).
  2. 2Adjust width (columns), character set, invert, and color options — the preview updates live.
  3. 3Change the preview font size to see fine or coarse detail.
  4. 4Copy the text, download as .txt, or download as .html (preserves color).

Frequently Asked Questions

What character sets are available?
Blocks (░▒▓█), Detailed ASCII, Classic ASCII, Binary (0/1), Braille, Shade, Arrows — choose any from the dropdown.
Can I get colored ASCII art?
Yes — toggle "Colored" on to render each character in the approximate original pixel color. Download as HTML to keep colors.
What does Invert do?
Invert swaps dark and light mapping — useful for images with dark backgrounds.
How do I save the result?
Click ".txt" to download plain text, ".html" to download a styled HTML file, or "Copy text" to paste into any editor.