Source: https://restorebunny.com/tools/image-to-ascii/

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# Image to ASCII

Turn a local photo into downloadable text art. Choose character density and invert the tones for a dark background.

Free · No signupFiles stay on your device

**Choose an image**Up to 4 MP / 20 MB per image

Text columns80Invert for a dark background

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## How to use image to ascii

1. Choose your local image and the task-specific settings below.
2. Create the result and inspect its details.
3. Download your file without creating an account.

## A practical example

An 80-column rendering of a 1200 × 800 photo uses about 27 text rows, allowing for characters that are taller than they are wide.

## Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. This utility runs in your browser. Your photos and settings are not sent for processing.

What should I check before using the output?

ASCII is a stylized text representation, not a photo-quality export. View it with a monospace font. Output is limited to 1,000 rows and 100,000 characters; crop very tall images first.

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By RestoreBunny · Reviewed 2026-10-25. Utilities use local calculations or [browser image processing](<https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Canvas_API/Tutorial/Pixel_manipulation_with_canvas>). The download button identifies the output format. Animated images export one decoded frame. Keep your original files.