Free ASCII Art Generator
Convert text into ASCII banner art, or turn any image into ASCII — instantly, free, no sign-up.
Runs 100% in your browser•Nothing is uploaded to a server•59 fonts
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About this tool
inascii.com is a free ASCII art generator with two tools in one: a text-to-ASCII banner generator built on 59 classic FIGlet fonts, and an image-to-ASCII converter that turns photos into character art using canvas-based luminance mapping. Both run entirely client-side — your images and text never leave your browser or touch a server, so there's no upload wait and nothing to worry about privacy-wise.
Use it for terminal banners, README headers, Discord/Slack art, git commit art, CLI tool splash screens, or just for fun. Copy the output straight to your clipboard, or export as a .txt file or a rendered .png image.
Learn more about ASCII art
- The history of ASCII art — from typewriter pictures and RTTY tapes to BBS scenes, Usenet signatures, and FIGlet.
- How text-to-ASCII generators work — FIGlet fonts, character grids, smushing rules, and why monospace matters.
- Where ASCII art still lives today — terminal banners, READMEs, code comments, and chat, with tips for keeping art aligned.
- Why we built this generator — the design decisions behind the site, and how to get the best results from it.
