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How to Turn a Picture into ASCII Art

3 min read · Updated October 2026

ASCII art draws a picture with letters and symbols. It is a fun way to decorate a message, a README file or a profile.

Try it now: ASCII Art Generator

Free, no sign up, and the file stays on your device.

Open ASCII Art Generator

How to make it

  • Open ASCII Art Generator and add a picture.
  • Choose how many letters across. More letters means more detail.
  • Choose Simple, Detailed or Blocks letters.
  • Choose dark letters on light or light letters on dark.
  • Copy the text or download a .txt file.

Tips

  • Use pictures with strong shapes and a plain background.
  • Paste the result in a fixed-width font such as Courier or in a code block.
  • Try the dark mode option when you paste into a dark page.

Frequently asked questions

Is my file uploaded?

No. The work happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.