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Online Image to ASCII Art Converter

io9.me ASCII Art Converter transforms any image into ASCII art using text characters. Upload a JPEG, PNG, GIF, or WebP image and see it rendered as monospace text in real time. All conversion happens in your browser — no images are sent to a server.

Features

  • Drag-and-drop or click-to-upload image input
  • Multiple character sets — standard, detailed, block, minimal
  • Color mode — preserve original image colors in the ASCII output
  • Adjustable output width for fine or coarse detail
  • Invert brightness for dark or light backgrounds
  • Download the ASCII art as a plain text file
  • Copy to clipboard with one click

How to use

  1. Drop an image onto the upload area or click to select a file.
  2. Adjust the output width and character set.
  3. Toggle color mode or invert as desired.
  4. Copy the result or download as a .txt file.

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