v1.2 - ASCII VIDEO

Image to ASCII Converter

Upload an image, fine-tune the ASCII settings, then copy or download the result. The conversion runs in your browser, so your source image stays on your device.

Select an image

Drop or click to replace

Configuration

Adjust the following settings to customize your ASCII art.

ASCII Output

                                        ___——___           
                                      _*""      "¬:_        
Please Select your first Image      /"            '—¹„      
                                  ¸/               '\=\     
[Click or Drop                   ¸"                 '.=\    
                                 -         ¸=**¸    ]¦==L   
        Image in Box Above]     q[ ¸_      +@@@|    ][==+   
                                - /†]--_    —+¹      ==d*   
                               ¸ƒ:¯— : T:--         -==*+   
                               d##****###@#       -==¸*#[   
                               '\+*+**#%@%*-:::--===_##/    
                                 \*%@@%%##[======_q*%%-     
                                  ]^*###**=———¬====#%#L¸    
                                 j" ::::           _———=-¸  
                                d[               ¸'    ¦>=¸ 
                               ]-                [     —-]+[
                               -:               ][::::'-¸*#[
                               h'{             :=*____q*##*[
                               q\/":       ::-===*%%%%%%@%= 
                                +#+_===-======_q*###%@@@@#' 
                                 =%##**==*==*######%@@@@#"  
                                  "+*#%%%%%%%%%%@@@@@#=¹    
                                       """"""""""""'

01 - Process

How It Works

Five steps from image to ASCII art, with the conversion running locally in your browser tab.

Choose an image

Select a PNG, JPG, WebP, or any image format.

Step 1 of 5

Local conversion

Your image is processed in your browser by the ASCII conversion engine.

Step 2 of 5

Fine tune output

Adjust ASCII width, aspect ratio, colors and more.

Step 3 of 5

Preview result

Review the generated ASCII art details.

Step 4 of 5

Copy or download

Copy the ASCII art or export to a range of file formats.

Step 5 of 5

04 - FAQ

ASCII Image FAQ

Quick answers for private image conversion, export formats, character ramps, and related ASCII tools.

Is Image to ASCII private?

Yes. Image to ASCII runs in your browser, so source images stay on your device during conversion. If you need colored terminal text, open Image to ANSI; if you need animated output, use Video to ASCII after testing still-frame settings here.

Can I edit the finished ASCII art?

ASCII Tool does not include a dedicated text editor yet. For now, copy or export the generated text and use ASCIIFlow for manual cleanup, layout changes, or diagram-style edits. If you need character references, check the ASCII characters table .

How do I improve my results?

High-contrast images with clear subjects convert best.
Use the "Image filters" to adjust the brightness and contrast.
Highlight important details using the "Brightness Threshold" in the "Edges" tab.
Adjust and crop your image before converting.

Does image to ASCII support video?

Use Video to ASCII for animated text and frame exports. Image to ASCII only supports still images. For a colored version of the image, use Image to ANSI.

Can Image to ASCII make colored output?

Image to ASCII workflow can export monochrome output, ideal for universal purposes. Adjust the background and text color in the "Color" tab. Use Image to ANSI for richer colored output that can be exported as images or used in terminal output.