What this generates
This page generates ASCII art rendered from an uploaded photo’s actual pixels. Draws your photo onto a small canvas at your chosen column count, reads each pixel’s luminance, and maps it to a character on a light-to-dark ramp (".:-=+*#%@").
Change the fields above and the output updates live -- copy it once you're happy with the result.
Related tools
See the Hex Sample Mixer for a related effect.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does this generator actually output?
It generates ASCII art rendered from an uploaded photo’s actual pixels. Draws your photo onto a small canvas at your chosen column count, reads each pixel’s luminance, and maps it to a character on a light-to-dark ramp (".:-=+*#%@").
Does this send anything to a server?
No. The snippet is built in your browser from the fields you fill in. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or sent anywhere.
Can I use this output directly in production CSS?
Yes -- copy the output into your stylesheet or component. Adjust class names and selectors to match your project's naming, since the generated selectors are generic placeholders.
