🎨 Professional Image to ASCII Art Converter
Transform any image into stunning text art with AI-powered background removal. Privacy-first design - all processing happens locally in your browser.
Upload Your Image
Choose an image file or drag and drop
Conversion Settings
If specified, calculates optimal dimensions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASCII art and how does this converter work?
ASCII art is a form of text-based visual art that uses printable characters to create images. Our converter analyzes your image's brightness values and maps them to different characters, creating a text representation of your image. The tool processes everything locally in your browser for complete privacy.
Is the AI background removal feature private and secure?
Yes, absolutely! The background removal uses @imgly/background-removal which runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device or get sent to any servers. All processing happens locally for complete privacy and security.
What image formats are supported for ASCII conversion?
The ASCII art converter supports all common image formats including JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and WebP. Simply upload any image file and the converter will process it into ASCII art automatically.
What download formats are available for ASCII art?
You can download your ASCII art in three formats: PNG image for sharing on social media, SVG vector format for scalable graphics, and TXT file for plain text use in coding projects or documentation.
How do I create the best ASCII art from my images?
For optimal results: 1) Use high-contrast images with clear subjects, 2) Try the AI background removal for cleaner results, 3) Experiment with different character sets, 4) Adjust the quality level - higher values give more detail, 5) Use the 'detailed' character set for photorealistic results.
Can I use custom characters for ASCII art conversion?
Yes! Select "Custom" from the Character Set dropdown and enter your own characters. Order them from darkest to lightest for best results. This allows you to create unique ASCII art styles with any characters you prefer.
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