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Image to ASCII Art Converter
Turn an image into ASCII art with adjustable width and character sets — copy or download it.
Updated July 10, 2026
How to use the image to ascii art converter
- 1Drop an image or click to choose one.
- 2Set the width and pick a character set.
- 3Invert it if you'll show it on a dark background.
- 4Copy the text or download it as TXT or PNG.
Common uses
- Making ASCII art for a profile or message
- Adding a text-art banner to code or a README
- Turning a logo into text characters
- Creating retro terminal-style graphics
Frequently asked questions
How does image-to-ASCII conversion work?
The tool samples your image on a grid and replaces each cell with a character chosen by how light or dark it is — dense characters for dark areas, spaces for light ones. A higher width uses more characters and captures more detail.
Can I download the ASCII art?
Yes. Copy it as plain text to paste anywhere, or download it as a TXT file or a rendered PNG image. Use the invert option if you'll display it as light text on a dark background.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with the Canvas API, so your image stays on your device and nothing is sent to a server.
About this tool
The image to ASCII converter turns a photo or image into text art, mapping each part of the picture to a character based on its brightness. Adjust the width for more or less detail, pick a character set from detailed to block characters, and invert it for light-on-dark displays. Copy the result as text to paste into a message or code, or download it as a text file or a PNG image. Everything is processed on your device with the Canvas API — your image is never uploaded.
Like most tools on UtilityBase, the image to ascii art converter runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored on a server. It's free to use with no account required. Browse more image tools here.
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