Text art converter

Image to ASCII Art Generator

Upload an image or video and convert it into ASCII characters. Tune width, character sets, colors, brightness, and export text or PNG locally.

No uploadImage and videoTXT or PNG
Drop image or videoChoose JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, MP4, WebM, or another browser-supported file.

For videos, play the media to refresh ASCII frames. Lower columns or FPS if your browser feels slow.

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Free image to ASCII converter
Turn photos, logos, frames, and videos into text art for terminals, social posts, code comments, and retro-style visuals.
Pure browser JavaScript
Canvas reads the pixels locally and maps brightness values to characters. No upload, server rendering, or API key is required.
Export choices
  • Download plain text for terminal-style ASCII art.
  • Download PNG for colorful or styled text art.
  • Use custom characters for unique visual styles.
Video support
Browser-supported videos can be rendered as animated ASCII while playing. Keep columns moderate for smoother performance.