Image to ASCII Converter
Upload or paste an image to turn it into detailed ASCII character art with your own contrast, brightness and colors.
Drag & drop image/video, paste (Ctrl+V), or
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Download:
100 × 38 chars (3,800 glyphs)
Density / Width: 100 chars
Contrast: 0
Brightness: 0
Gamma: 1.0
How to use the Image to ASCII Converter
Three steps, all processed in your browser.
1
Upload or paste an image
Drag and drop a file, browse for one, or press Ctrl+V to paste from your clipboard.
2
Adjust characters and shading
Change the width, character set, contrast and gamma until the details look right.
3
Copy or download the art
Copy formatted text for Discord, or download PNG, SVG, HTML or TXT.
How image to ASCII conversion works
The converter scales your image down to a grid — one cell per character — and reads the brightness of each cell. Each brightness level maps to a character from the selected set, darkest to lightest. In color mode, each character also keeps the original color of its cell.
A few settings make the biggest difference:
- Width sets the level of detail. More characters means more detail but longer lines.
- Contrast, brightness and gamma decide which details survive. Raise the gamma to open up dark photos.
- Invert swaps the mapping for dark backgrounds, such as Discord in dark mode.
- Edge detection traces outlines, which helps with logos and line art.
JPG, PNG, GIF and WebP images all work, and you can paste a screenshot straight from your clipboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is my image uploaded to a server? ▼
No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser, and the image never leaves your device.
What is the best width for Discord? ▼
Discord messages are limited to 2,000 characters, so keep the width around 40–50 characters and the image short. The tool warns you when a Discord copy is over the limit.
Can I keep the colors of the original image? ▼
Yes. Switch the color mode to original colors, then export PNG, SVG or HTML. Plain text and Discord copies are always single-color.
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Guides and tutorials
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