Image to ASCII Art
Convert any image to ASCII art with adjustable width and character sets
Drop an image or click to upload
PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP
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What Is Image to ASCII Art Converter?
The Image to ASCII Art Converter transforms any photo or image into ASCII art made of text characters. It samples pixel brightness and maps each pixel to a character from dark to light, recreating the image as printable text. Perfect for retro aesthetics, terminal art, and creative projects.
How to Use
- Upload or drop your image (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF)
- Adjust the output width (more columns = more detail)
- Choose a character set and toggle invert if needed
- Click "Re-convert" to apply changes
- Copy the result or download as a .txt file
Features
- 4 character sets: Standard, Detailed, Simple, and Block
- Adjustable output width (40–200 columns)
- Invert mode for dark-background art
- Correct aspect-ratio compensation for terminal display
- Copy to clipboard or download as .txt
- 100% browser-based, no server upload
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the ASCII art look stretched?
Terminal characters are roughly twice as tall as they are wide. The converter applies an aspect-ratio correction factor so the result looks proportional when displayed in a monospace font.
Which character set should I use?
"Standard" works well for most images. "Detailed" uses more characters for finer gradients. "Simple" is best for high-contrast images. "Blocks" uses Unicode block characters for a retro look.
What width should I choose?
80–100 columns is a classic terminal width and works well for most images. Increase to 160+ for detailed portraits. Keep in mind that very large outputs may be slow to render.
When should I use Invert mode?
Use Invert when you plan to display the ASCII art on a dark background (e.g. terminal). By default the converter assumes a light background.