ASCII Art Generator

How to Convert an Image to ASCII Art

1. 1

   Upload your image or enter text

   Drag and drop, paste from clipboard, or type a command. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and more.

2. 2

   Choose ASCII characters and output size

   Pick a character set (simple, detailed, blocks, dots, or minimal), set the width, and toggle color inversion.

3. 3

   Copy or download your ASCII art

   Export as plain text, styled PNG with glow effects, animated GIF, or a self-contained HTML+CSS file. Share it in the gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an ASCII art generator work?

An ASCII art generator analyzes each region of your image for brightness, then maps that value to a printable character. Darker areas use dense characters like @ or #, while lighter areas use dots or spaces. Asciify performs all processing client-side in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to any server.

Can I convert any image to ASCII art?

Yes! Asciify supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and most common image formats. You can upload a file, paste from clipboard, or provide a URL. Photos, illustrations, logos, and pixel art all produce great results. Adjust the output width and character set to fine-tune the level of detail.

Is this ASCII art generator free?

Absolutely. Asciify is 100% free with no account required. There are no watermarks, no limits, and no hidden costs. All image processing runs locally in your browser for maximum privacy.

How do I copy or download my ASCII art?

After generating your ASCII art, use the export buttons below the preview. You can copy to clipboard instantly, download as plain text (TXT), a styled image (PNG) with glow and scanline effects, an animated GIF, or a self-contained HTML+CSS file.