Upload an image to generate ASCII art
Transform your images into beautiful ASCII art or pixel art. Switch between modes using the Art Mode buttons, upload an image, adjust the parameters, and export your creation.
1. Choose your art mode: ASCII Art or Pixel Art
2. Upload an image using "Choose Image File"
3. Adjust settings to customize your output
4. Export your creation as PNG or copy as text
• Mono/Color: Choose between single-color or full-color ASCII
• Character Set: Select from Detailed, Standard, Blocks, Binary, Hex, or custom characters
• Output Width: Control the number of characters per line
• Dithering: Apply Floyd-Steinberg, Atkinson, or other algorithms
• Edge Detection: Use Sobel or DoG for artistic contour effects
• Zoom affects the output - 100% zoom gives the best quality results
• Higher resolution source images produce better ASCII art
• Pixel Size: Control the level of pixelation (larger = more pixelated)
• Color Palettes: Use full color, Lospec palettes, or create custom palettes
• Dithering: Apply Floyd-Steinberg or Atkinson for retro effects
• Pixel Edges: Add outlines for comic/cartoon style
• Higher resolution source images produce better pixel art
Desktop:
• Alt + Left Mouse Button: Pan/move the canvas (Windows)
• Option + Left Mouse Button: Pan/move the canvas (Mac)
• Alt/Option + Mouse Wheel: Zoom in/out
Mobile/Tablet:
• One finger drag: Pan/move the canvas
• Two finger pinch: Zoom in/out
• Bottom handle: Toggle UI menu visibility
Enter zoom percentage (10-1000%):