ASCII Art Generator

Turn any picture or word into text art for code comments, READMEs, chats and retro designs.

How to use the ASCII Art Generator

  1. Add your text, file or details in the tool above.
  2. Adjust the settings to get the result you want.
  3. Copy or download your result. Nothing is uploaded.

What you can use it for

  • Add ASCII logos to code and README files
  • Create retro text art for posts
  • Make terminal banners

Private by design

The ASCII Art Generator runs entirely in your browser. Your text and files are never uploaded or stored on a server, so it is safe for work documents and personal information. It is free, with no sign-up and no limits on how often you use it.

Frequently asked questions

Which images work best?

High-contrast images with simple shapes, such as logos and portraits on plain backgrounds.

Why does it look squashed in my app?

ASCII art needs a fixed-width font. Paste it into a code block or a monospace font.

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