Image to ASCII Art
Convert any image into ASCII art with customizable settings.
Click or drag an image here
About this tool
ASCII art is a creative technique that represents images using text characters, transforming any photo or graphic into a text-based visual representation. This Image to ASCII Art converter enables you to upload any image and instantly convert it into customizable ASCII art, preserving the image's overall structure and details through clever character placement. It's a fun way to create retro-style visuals, prepare images for terminal display, or simply explore how computers can interpret visual information through pure text.
Using the tool is straightforward: select an image from your device, adjust settings like output width, character intensity, and color support to match your preference, then generate the ASCII art version. The tool works entirely in your browser without uploading files to a server, making it both fast and private. ASCII art is particularly useful for developers embedding images in text-based environments, creatives designing retro aesthetics, social media posts, or anyone wanting to reduce image file size while maintaining recognizable visuals.
Keep in mind that ASCII art quality depends on image contrast and detail—high-contrast images with clear subjects tend to produce the best results. The output can be copied, printed, or embedded in text documents and terminal applications. For best results, try images with distinct foreground and background elements, and experiment with different width settings to find the ideal balance between detail and readability.
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Code Implementation
from PIL import Image
CHARS = "@#S%?*+;:,. "
def image_to_ascii(path, width=80):
img = Image.open(path).convert("L")
w, h = img.size
aspect = h / w
new_h = int(width * aspect * 0.45) # correct for char ratio
img = img.resize((width, new_h))
pixels = img.getdata()
lines = []
for i in range(0, len(pixels), width):
row = pixels[i:i + width]
line = "".join(CHARS[int(p / 255 * (len(CHARS) - 1))]
for p in row)
lines.append(line)
return "\n".join(lines)
print(image_to_ascii("input.jpg", width=100))Comments & Feedback
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