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ASCII Art Generator

Convert any text to ASCII art instantly. Choose from 10 figlet-compatible fonts (Standard, Big, Banner, Block, Bubble, Digital, Doom, Graffiti, Shadow, Slant), adjust width, copy to clipboard or export as PNG. 100% free, works in your browser.

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What is ASCII Art?

ASCII art uses standard keyboard characters to build text-based pictures and styled lettering. It dates back to early computing when terminals could only display text — today it’s still popular in code comments, README banners, Discord messages, and creative typography.

How to Use This Generator

  1. Type your text in the input field (up to 60 characters)
  2. Choose a font from the dropdown — each style produces a different visual character
  3. Adjust width (40–200) to control how many characters fit per line before wrapping
  4. Toggle “Invert colors” to switch between dark-on-light and light-on-dark
  5. Click Copy to copy the plain text to your clipboard
  6. Click Export PNG to download the art as an image file

Available Fonts

FontStyleCharacter Used
StandardClassic star matrix*
BigDouble-size stars# (2×)
BannerWide horizontal bars= (3× wide)
BlockMedium block letters+ (2× wide)
BubbleRounded circlesO (2× wide)
DigitalLCD/seven-segment look0 on - background
DoomBold X charactersX
Graffiti@ symbols on dot grid@ on .
ShadowHash on underscore# on _
SlantForward-slash pattern/ (2× wide)

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FAQ

What is ASCII art?

ASCII art is a graphic design technique that creates images and text using printable characters from the ASCII character set. It was popularized in the 1970s when graphical displays were rare, and is still widely used in terminals, code comments, banners, and social media.

What fonts are available?

The generator includes 10 fonts: Standard (star pattern), Big (double-size), Banner (wide hash marks), Block (plus signs), Bubble (letter O), Digital (zero/dash), Doom (X marks), Graffiti (@ on dot background), Shadow (hash on underscore), and Slant (forward slash). Each has a distinct visual style.

How does the width setting work?

The width slider (40–200) sets the maximum number of characters per output line. When your text would exceed that width in ASCII art form, it automatically wraps to the next block. Wider settings let you fit more characters on one line; narrow settings stack the text vertically.

Can I export the ASCII art as an image?

Yes — click "Export PNG" to render the ASCII art onto a Canvas and download it as a PNG file. The invert toggle lets you choose between dark text on white background or white text on dark background.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. All rendering is done locally in your browser using pure JavaScript. No text is ever transmitted, stored, or logged.