How to use

1. Upload an image file.
2. Choose mode, columns, render mode, background, and scale, then press Generate.
3. Copy the ASCII text or download the text/image output.

Recommended Settings

• Fast Preview: Mode = Simple, Columns = 80-120, Scale = 1
• Balanced Quality: Mode = Complex, Columns = 120-180, Scale = 1-2
• High Detail: Mode = Complex, Columns = 180-260, Scale = 2-3

What Each Setting Does

• Character Mode: Simple is cleaner and faster; Complex has more symbol density for detail.
• Columns: Higher columns increase detail but produce larger outputs and slower rendering.
• Render: Grayscale uses one tone; Color paints each character with source image colors.
• Background: Choose black for terminal-like look or white for document-friendly exports.
• Scale: Controls output character size; larger values make the final image bigger.

Quick Tips

• For portraits, start with Columns around 140-180 to preserve facial detail.
• For logos/icons, use Simple mode to keep edges crisp and readable.
• If text output looks too dense, lower Columns or switch to Simple mode.

Supported Image Formats

This tool supports the following web-compatible image formats:

• JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
• PNG (.png)
• WebP (.webp)
• AVIF (.avif)
• SVG (.svg)

Note: Camera RAW formats (.CR2, .NEF, .ARW, etc.) and animated formats (GIF) are not supported. Please convert to JPEG or PNG first.