ASCII Art Generator

Turn any image into stunning ASCII art for free!

Select Image

No file selected

Width 100

Gamma 1.0

Invert Colors

Character Set

Select an image and click Generate

August 9, 2025

Learn which characters work best for ASCII art and how to create your own custom character sets.

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Select your image. Click "Choose File" and select any image you'd like to generate ASCII art from.
Adjust settings. Use the width, gamma and invert controls to fine-tune contrast.
Choose your charset. Pick from default or enter your own sequence of characters.
Generate ASCII. Hit "Generate" to see the live ASCII art preview instantly.

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ASCII art adds a retro,
tech nostalgic aesthetic to your images and can be used:

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Privacy. No uploads, no servers, Everything runs entirely in your browser, without any use of AI.
Adjustable Resolution. Control output width from 30 to 1000 characters wide.
Gamma & Invert. Fine-tune brightness and invert colors to create the perfect ASCII art.
Custom Charset. Use any combination of letters, symbols, or even emojis to shape your ASCII art.
Instant Preview. See changes in real time without page reloads.
Download as PNG or as Text. Download your ascii art as text file or as PNG image.
Social Sharing. Share your creations directly on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Pinterest.

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Is this tool free?: Yes, this tool is completely free. No ads, no sign-up.
Where is the image data processed?: All in your browser. We don't store or send your images anywhere.
Can I save my ASCII art?: Yes, You can Download your ascii art as text file, PNG image, Or click the copy button, Then paste into any text editor or document.
Can I share my ASCII art on social media?: Yes, Click the social sharing buttons to post directly on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Pinterest.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes.

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