Image to ASCII Art

Key features

• Three character ramps: Classic (@%#*+=-:. ), Blocks (█▓▒░) and Minimal (#+.) — each ends in a space so the lightest areas go blank.
• Width slider from 40 to 200 columns; the row count is derived from the aspect ratio because characters are taller than they are wide.
• An invert switch flips which tones get dense characters — essential for dark photos or dark backgrounds.
• Three ways to take the art with you: copy the text, download a .txt file, or render a white-on-black PNG.
• Live stats show the grid size and total character count as you tweak.

How it works

1. 1

   Choose An Image

   Portraits and high-contrast scenes convert best.

2. 2

   Set The Density

   Choose a column count; 80–120 is a good starting range.

3. 3

   Pick A Ramp And Invert

   Blocks for a bold look, Classic for the traditional feel; flip invert if it looks backwards.

4. 4

   Copy Or Download

   Take the art as plain text, a .txt file or a rendered PNG.

Tips for better results

• 💡Always paste into a monospace font — proportional fonts break the grid alignment.
• 💡Invert when pasting onto dark backgrounds so bright areas map to bright characters.
• 💡Fewer columns (40–60) gives chunkier art that survives small chat windows.

Frequently asked questions