Image to ASCII Art Converter

How to Convert Images to ASCII Art

Image to ASCII art conversion works by analyzing the brightness of each pixel region in your image and mapping it to a corresponding character. Darker areas are represented by dense characters like @ and #, while lighter regions use spaces, dots, or thin characters. The result is a text-based representation of your original image that can be displayed in any terminal or text editor.

To convert an image, simply drag and drop it onto the terminal area above, use the upload button, or paste an image from your clipboard. You can also load images from a URL using the url command. The converter supports all common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and BMP. All processing happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API, so your images are never uploaded to any server.

Fine-tune your output by adjusting the width, choosing from five different character sets (simple, detailed, blocks, dots, minimal), toggling brightness inversion, and selecting a color theme. Add retro visual effects like CRT scanlines, matrix rain, glitch, or neon glow for an authentic terminal aesthetic. Export your creation as TXT, PNG, GIF, or HTML.