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Image to ASCII art
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All processing for this tool happens in your browser. Your input is not sent to a server.
About this tool
After you choose an image, the tool reads pixel brightness through Canvas and maps it to ASCII characters; set 20–120 columns or invert the tones.
Common uses
- Turn photos or illustrations into terminal-style text art.
- Create a copyable ASCII preview for text, code, or chat.
How to use it
- 1.Choose an image supported by the browser.
- 2.Set the character column count and optionally invert the tones.
- 3.Generate the ASCII art and copy it.
Limits and notes
- Images are limited to 10 MB, width to 20–120 columns, and output to 80 rows; resizing and the fixed character ramp reduce visual detail.
Frequently asked questions
Which image formats are supported?
The tool accepts image files recognized by the browser; formats such as SVG depend on how the browser reports their MIME type.
Is the image uploaded?
No. The browser reads the file and processes it through Canvas on the current page.