Turn any image into ASCII art.
Drop a photo, tune detail and character set, switch color or invert mode, then copy the raw text or export a crisp PNG. Everything runs locally.
Local processing. Canvas edits and previews happen on this device; the selected image is not sent to imgrove. Privacy details
How to use Image to ASCII
- Drop an image or generate a local source from a short prompt.
- Adjust detail, character set, gamma, contrast, invert, and color until the subject reads clearly.
- Download the PNG, copy the ASCII text, or save a .txt version from the preview.
Best for
- Terminal-style README banners.
- Plain-text art for comments or profiles.
- Color ASCII posters exported as PNG.
- Quick visual experiments with custom character ramps.
What you get
- A PNG rendering of the ASCII art for sharing.
- Copyable plain text plus a downloadable .txt file.
- Detail, gamma, contrast, invert, color, and custom character controls.
Before you download
- Fine image detail is lost at small character widths.
- Very wide outputs are harder to read on phones.
- The prompt source generator is local and decorative, not an AI image model.
Questions about Image to ASCII
Can I copy the ASCII art as text?
Yes. After conversion, use Copy as text to copy the plain ASCII output for READMEs, terminals, comments, or chat.
Can I download the ASCII art as PNG?
Yes. The main download button exports a PNG rendering of the ASCII art, including color mode when enabled.
Can I use custom characters?
Yes. Enter any custom character ramp and the converter maps image brightness to those characters.
Does color ASCII still copy as text?
Yes. Color mode affects the visual preview and PNG export; the copied text remains plain text so it works anywhere.
Is the source prompt an AI generator?
No. It creates a deterministic local source graphic for quick testing without network calls or API keys.