ASCII Image Studio
Turn any image into ASCII art. Drop in a photo, a logo or a poster, tune the characters, contrast, dithering and colour, then copy it as text or for Word, or download it as PNG, SVG, TXT or HTML. It runs in your browser.
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Drop an image here
Drop an image anywhere on this panel, paste one with Ctrl V, or use Upload.
How to use
- Upload an image, paste one, or drop it on the preview.
- Start from a preset: photograph, portrait, logo, poster, terminal, Braille or blueprint.
- Set the number of columns, then adjust brightness, contrast and the character ramp.
- Choose a colour mode: one colour, colours taken from the image, or a blend of two.
- Copy the result or download it as PNG, SVG, TXT or HTML.
Questions
Is my image uploaded?
No. It is processed in your browser and never leaves your device.
How do I paste ASCII art into Word without it breaking?
Use Copy for Word. It copies the text with a monospace font at the right size, so the grid stays aligned.
What is the difference between the modes?
Brightness ramp maps light and dark to characters. The edge modes trace outlines. Braille packs eight dots into each character for the most detail.
Can I export with a transparent background?
Yes. Tick Transparent background on export before you download a PNG or SVG.