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Image to ASCII Art

Convert any photo into text-based ASCII art with adjustable density.

Click or drag an image here

How it works

1
Upload an imageSelect any photo or illustration.
2
Generate ASCIIEach pixel is mapped to a text character based on brightness.
3
CopyCopy the ASCII art and use it anywhere.

What images work best?

High-contrast images with clear subjects - faces, landscapes, logos. Low-contrast photos become muddy ASCII.

What is density?

The number of characters wide. Higher = more detail but larger output. 60-100 is a good range.

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