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Supported Image Formats
We support all major image formats like JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, BMP, and TIFF so you can work with almost any photo or graphic.
JPG
JPEG (JPG) — The most common compressed format for photos and web images, offering good quality at smaller file sizes.
PNG
PNG — A lossless format with transparency support, ideal for logos, screenshots, and interface graphics.
WebP
WebP — A modern web image format from Google that delivers high quality at significantly smaller sizes than JPEG and PNG.
AVIF
AVIF — A next‑generation format based on the AV1 codec, providing excellent image quality, very small file sizes, and advanced features like HDR.
BMP
BMP — A classic bitmap format often used by older systems and simple raw pixel data workflows.
TIFF
TIFF — A high‑quality, lossless format widely used in professional printing, scanning, and archival imaging.
Smart Conversion
Analyzes pixel brightness and maps it to characters to recreate your image as ASCII art.
Custom Character Sets
Choose from preset character sets or define your own for unique visual styles.
Resolution Control
Adjust output width and line height to balance detail, readability, and file size.
Monochrome or Color
Generate classic black-and-white ASCII or preserve the original colors in HTML output.
How It Works
Upload Image
Drag & drop your file or select from device.
Choose Settings
Select your desired options or presets.
Download
Get your processed image instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Powerful Features
Smart Conversion
Analyzes pixel brightness and maps it to characters to recreate your image as ASCII art.
Custom Character Sets
Choose from preset character sets or define your own for unique visual styles.
Resolution Control
Adjust output width and line height to balance detail, readability, and file size.
Monochrome or Color
Generate classic black-and-white ASCII or preserve the original colors in HTML output.
Common Use Cases
- Terminal & CLI Banners
- Create ASCII logos or welcome messages for command-line tools and scripts.
- README & Docs
- Add ASCII titles or mascots to README files that render correctly on Git platforms.
- Social & Messaging
- Share small ASCII portraits or memes where image uploads are limited.
- Creative Experiments
- Explore generative art ideas by mixing images, character sets, and resolutions.
Why Use an ASCII Art Generator?
Text-Only Friendly
Share visuals in environments where only plain text is allowed, like terminals or code comments.
Retro Aesthetic
Give your images an old-school hacker or console vibe with stylized ASCII output.
Easy Sharing
Copy and paste ASCII art directly into chats, docs, and code without image uploads.
ASCII Art Pro Tips
Start with High Contrast
Use images with clear light/dark areas so characters form a recognizable shape.
Adjust Width Carefully
Higher width gives more detail but also more lines; balance detail with readability.
Pick the Right Charset
Dense characters (@,#,$) work well for dark areas; lighter ones (.,',`) suit highlights.
Mind Aspect Ratio
Remember text characters are taller than wide; let the tool handle aspect ratio correction.