ASCII Art Generator (Image to Text)
Turn any photo into ASCII art — adjustable width and character density, monochrome text output you can copy or download.
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Any Image, Rendered in Text
Upload a photo and the tool samples brightness across a grid of cells, mapping each cell to a character from a density ramp (dense characters like @ and # for dark areas, light characters like . and space for bright areas). Adjust the output width and invert the ramp for dark or light backgrounds.
Everything runs in your browser via canvas — no image is uploaded anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the output look stretched or squashed?
Monospace characters are taller than they are wide, so the tool compensates by sampling roughly twice as many rows as a plain pixel grid would need — this keeps the proportions close to the original image.
Should I invert the character ramp?
If you'll display the result on a dark background (like a terminal), keep the default. If you'll paste it into a light background (like a white document), invert so dark areas still read as visually "heavier".
Does this upload my photo anywhere?
No — the image never leaves your browser. It's drawn to a local canvas element and sampled entirely client-side.
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