Image to ASCII Art Converter
Turn any photo into monospace ASCII text art in your browser, with adjustable width and instant text download.
Drop an image here or click to upload
Convert images into ASCII art by mapping pixel brightness to characters. Choose the output width to control detail, then copy or download the result as a plain text file — all processed locally.
How to use
- Upload an image.
- Adjust the output width and optionally invert brightness.
- Copy the ASCII text or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the conversion work?
- The image is downscaled onto a canvas, then each pixel's brightness is mapped to a character from a light-to-dark ramp to build the ASCII grid.
- What does the invert option do?
- It flips the character ramp, useful when viewing the art on a light background instead of dark.
- Does this work with any image type?
- Yes, any image format your browser can decode (JPEG, PNG, WebP, etc.) works, and processing stays on your device.