Image to ASCII Art
Turn any photo into ASCII art free online.
or click to browse — JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF
How to use this tool
Upload an image
Drag & drop or browse. JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF work best with clear subjects.
Tune the output
Choose the character width and flip to inverted if you prefer dark-on-light art.
Copy or download
Copy the ASCII art to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
How does image-to-ASCII conversion work?
Your image is scaled down to the chosen character width, then every pixel's brightness is matched to a character — dark pixels become dense characters like @ and #, bright pixels become light ones like . and spaces.
What images give the best ASCII art?
High-contrast images with a clear subject — portraits, logos and simple scenes work best. Busy, low-contrast photos turn into mush.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser with the canvas API. Your files never leave your device.
Why does the art look stretched or squished?
Characters are taller than they are wide, so the tool compresses the height to compensate. If it still looks off, try a different width — 120 characters suits most images.
What is the inverted mode for?
Normal mode makes art for light backgrounds (dark text on white). Inverted flips the character ramp so the art reads correctly on dark backgrounds.