Question 1

How do I convert an image to ASCII art?

Accepted Answer

Upload any image (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF), adjust the width and character set to your liking, and the ASCII art is generated instantly. You can then copy it or download as a text file.

Question 2

What character sets are available?

Accepted Answer

Five options: Standard (@%#*+=-:.), Blocks (█▓▒░), Braille (⣿⣷⣯...), Minimal (#=-.), and Custom where you can define your own characters from dark to light.

Question 3

Can I get colored ASCII art?

Accepted Answer

Yes, switch to Color mode and each character will be colored based on the original pixel color, creating a colored text representation of your image.

Question 4

Is my image uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No, all processing happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image never leaves your device.

Question 5

What does the width setting do?

Accepted Answer

Width controls how many characters wide the output is (40-200). Higher width means more detail but larger output. The height adjusts automatically to maintain aspect ratio.

Image to ASCII Art