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Free online ASCII art generator. Convert any image to ASCII art using text characters. Adjust width and see the result instantly. Perfect for terminal art, text-based designs, and retro graphics.
Upload any image file (JPG, PNG, WebP). The tool works best with clear contrast images.
Set the character width — higher values produce more detail but wider output.
Click Generate to convert your image to ASCII art. Copy the text or download as a TXT file.
Q: How does ASCII art work?
A: The image is divided into a grid. Each cell's brightness is mapped to a character — dark areas use dense characters like @ or #, light areas use . or space.
Q: What image formats are supported?
A: JPG, PNG, WebP, and other common image formats supported by browsers.
Q: Why does my ASCII art look distorted?
A: ASCII characters are typically taller than wide. The generator compensates automatically, but you can adjust the width for better results.