PixelType
LOCAL PROCESSING · NO UPLOADS
Image → Text art

Turn pixels into characters.

Drop in a photo. Tune the character density. Create a detailed monochrome portrait from letters, numbers and symbols — right in your browser.

Studio settings

01 / INPUT
150 chars
More characters preserve finer details, but create a larger text file.
1.2×
0
Characters are mapped from lightest to darkest. Leave blank to use the selected palette.

ASCII canvas

Waiting for image
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Your portrait will appear here

Upload an image and select Generate art to render it as text.


    

    

      Characters: 0
      Dimensions: —
      Format: Plain text
    

    

      

        
        
      

      
Tip: For best results, use a well-lit portrait with a clear subject and a simple background. Text art looks best in a monospace font.