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Image to ASCII Art Converter

Convert pictures and logos into retro ASCII text art with customizable character sets.
Local-first

Click or drag & drop photo to convert to ASCII art

Supports PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, GIF

How this tool works

What it accepts, how to use it, and where your input is processed.

Detailed ASCII Art Generation

Transforms photographs, logos, and diagrams into detailed monospace text art using intelligent luminance mapping and character density matching.

Multiple Charsets & Resolutions

Choose from standard retro ASCII, high-density 70-character scales, retro binary (0/1), or unicode shade blocks (█▓▒░) with customizable output width.

100% In-Browser & Private

Rasterization and character conversion execute entirely within your browser's local JavaScript engine. Zero image transmission to external servers.

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