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ASCII Art Cooking: Copy and Paste
A frying pan with a handle, containing a round object that resembles an egg. Below are three sizes you can copy straight to clipboard, in your choice of character set. Each size downloads as a text file or a PNG.
Small (38 cols x 17 lines)
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Cooking ASCII art, specifically an egg in a pan, is a charming addition to food blogs, recipe discussions on Reddit, or as a fun visual in a Discord server dedicated to home cooks. The silhouette of the frying pan and the distinct egg shape are instantly recognizable. The medium size is versatile for most online platforms. For a quick emoji alternative in a text message, the small version works perfectly.
Want a custom version? Open the ASCII generator and convert any image into ASCII art with adjustable size, gamma, and character set.
See what real people have posted tagged "cooking" on the ASCII Hub, or browse everything being shared there.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this cooking ASCII art on a recipe website?
You can paste it directly into your website's content. If using HTML, wrap it in a <pre> tag to maintain the monospace formatting. The medium or large size makes a good visual for a recipe header.
What size is best for a Twitter/X post about cooking?
The medium size is generally suitable for Twitter/X posts. It's large enough to be seen clearly but doesn't take up excessive space. Always preview your tweet to check for formatting.
Can this be used in a Discord server's topic description?
Yes, Discord server topic descriptions support ASCII art. The medium size can effectively convey a cooking theme for the channel. Ensure the server's default font renders it correctly.
Source emoji silhouette by OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0). ASCII conversion by inkmeascii.com.