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What is ascii art converter?
ASCII art represents an image using characters whose density approximates brightness. It's a playful, retro look that works great for social bios, coding READMEs, and merch.
This generator maps each pixel block to a character in your chosen set, at any width from 20 to 200 characters, and can render the output in the image's original colors.
How to ascii art converter
- Drop or click to choose an image.
- Set the width in characters and pick a character set.
- Toggle color output or inversion.
- Copy the text or download it as .txt or .png.
Frequently asked questions
What do the character sets mean?
'Detailed ramp' gives the smoothest shading; 'Classic' is the traditional look; 'Block shades' uses ░▒▓█ for bold contrast.
Can I use this for a terminal or README?
Yes — copy the text or download the .txt. For READMEs, a monospace code block shows it best.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The conversion happens locally in your browser.
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