ASCII Art Generator

Turn any image into stunning ASCII art for free!

Select Image

No file selected

Width 200

Gamma 1.0

Invert Colors

Character Set

Select an image and click Generate

How It Works

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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Why Create ASCII Art?

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

As unique social-media posts
In text-only environments (terminals, code comments, e-mails)
For custom signatures or banners
In creative coding projects and demos

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Features

100% Frontend. No uploads, no servers — everything runs entirely in your browser, without any use of AI.
Adjustable Resolution. Control output width from 50 to 1000 characters.
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.

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FAQ

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?: Click the copy button, then paste into any text editor or document.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes.

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