[asciify.art]
Free online ASCII art generator. Convert images to text art or create FIGlet banners with retro terminal effects.
Upload an image or type a command to generate ASCII art.
Try: text Hello World
Features
Image to ASCII
Convert any image to ASCII art using Canvas API analysis. Choose from multiple character sets for different levels of detail.
Text Banners
Generate large FIGlet-style text banners with dozens of fonts. Perfect for README headers and terminal art.
Retro Effects
Apply CRT scanlines, matrix rain, glitch distortion, cyber neon, and more to give your art an authentic retro feel.
Multiple Exports
Export as TXT, styled PNG, animated GIF, or HTML+CSS. Copy to clipboard with one click.
Public Gallery
Share your creations in the community gallery. Browse ASCII art made by other users for inspiration.
Private by Design
All image processing runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device unless you choose to share.
How to Convert Images to ASCII Art
Upload an image
Drag and drop, paste from clipboard, or use the upload command. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and more.
Adjust settings
Set output width, choose a character set, toggle inversion, and pick a color. Use the toolbar or type commands.
Apply effects
Add CRT scanlines, matrix rain, glitch, or neon glow to give your ASCII art a retro terminal aesthetic.
Export and share
Copy to clipboard, download as TXT, PNG, GIF, or HTML. Save to the public gallery to share with others.
Character Sets
simple
.:-=+*#%@
detailed
.'`^",:;Il!i><~+_-?][}{1)(|/tfjrxnuvczXYUJCLQ0OZmwqpdbkhao*#MW&8%B@blocks
░▒▓█
dots
⠁⠂⠃⠄⠅⠆⠇⡀⡁⡂⡃⡄⡅⡆⡇
minimal
.*#
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ASCII art?
- ASCII art is a graphic design technique that uses printable characters from the ASCII standard to create images. Each character represents a different brightness level, allowing photographs and illustrations to be rendered as text.
- How does the image-to-ASCII conversion work?
- The converter analyzes each region of your image for brightness, then maps that value to a character from the selected character set. Darker areas get denser characters like @ or #, while lighter areas use dots or spaces. All processing happens in your browser — your images are never uploaded to a server.
- What export formats are available?
- You can export your ASCII art as plain text (TXT), a styled image (PNG) with terminal effects and glow, an animated GIF with live effects, or a self-contained HTML+CSS file with full styling. You can also copy to clipboard instantly.
- Is asciify.art free to use?
- Yes, asciify.art is completely free with no account required. All image processing happens client-side in your browser, so your images stay private and are never uploaded to any server.
- What are FIGlet text banners?
- FIGlet is a program that generates large text banners from ordinary text using specially designed fonts. asciify.art supports multiple FIGlet fonts so you can create eye-catching headers and banners for READMEs, terminal prompts, or social media.