Convert Images to ASCII Character Art Convert images to ASCII art text using character density mapping.

What Is Image ASCII Art?

Converts images to text using characters of varying density. Dark areas use dense chars (@, #) while light areas use sparse chars (., space).

Why Use Image ASCII Art?

• Adjustable output width
• Accurate tonal reproduction
• Copy as text or download image
• Classic computing art form

Common Use Cases

Text Art

ASCII for emails and code comments.

Retro Aesthetics

Old-school computer art.

Unique Prints

ASCII art portraits.

Dev Culture

Terminal logos and art.

Technical Guide

Resize to target width (height scaled ×0.5 for char aspect ratio). Map luminance to character from density string " .:-=+*#%@".

Tips & Best Practices

• 1
  80-120 chars for good detail
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  High-contrast images work best
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  Use monospace font
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  Invert for light-on-dark display

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is ASCII art?

Images represented with text characters of varying density.

Q What width should I use for ASCII art?

80-120 characters for good detail.

Q Why does ASCII art look wrong in some fonts?

Requires monospace fonts for alignment.

Q Which characters represent dark areas in ASCII art?

@, #, % for dark; spaces and dots for light.

About This Tool

Image ASCII Art is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.