Image to ASCII Art
Turn image brightness into ASCII characters you can copy or download as text.
Drop your image here
Drag and drop, or choose a file below
JPG · PNG · WEBP
Up to 250 MB · One image at a time
Each image: up to 16 megapixels and 8192 px per side
Transparent pixels are composited on white. The text uses a 1:2 character aspect ratio, at most 200 rows, and never more columns than source pixels. Display it with a monospace font.
Result
Choose an image or try the sample to see your preview here.
100% local processing
How to use
- 01
Choose an image or try the local sample.
- 02
Set the maximum text width and optionally reverse the character density.
- 03
Inspect the result and copy or download the text.
Details and tips
How it works
Each character represents average brightness over a source region. Transparency is composited on white, and a 1:2 character aspect ratio keeps a recognizable shape in a monospace font.
Made for everyday images
Make terminal artwork, README illustrations and text-based image experiments.
Frequently asked questions
Are images uploaded?
No. Processing and export happen on your device. Images are not saved to an account.
What are the limits?
Input supports JPG, PNG and WebP, up to 250 MB, 8192 px per side and 16 million pixels. Expanded output must also fit the pixel limits. Animated input is processed as a still frame.