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Effects · Textures

Convert an image to ASCII art

The ASCII effect splits your photo into cells and replaces each one with a character, from the lightest to the densest. The result recalls terminal screens and hacker culture.

Open in Brandline Free, no sign-up
Original photo: a mountain lake
Before
ASCII effect applied with Brandline
After

On other images

ASCII effect applied with Brandline, on a painting The original
On a painting
ASCII effect applied with Brandline, on architecture The original
On architecture

Painting: The Cleveland Museum of Art · Architecture: Vitalii Onyshchuk, via Unsplash

How to do it

  1. 1

    Upload your photo, or start from the sample image.

  2. 2

    Choose the character set (classic, blocks, binary, dense or your own text), the cell size and the colors.

  3. 3

    Export as PNG, JPG or WebP, at full size or in Instagram formats (1:1, 4:5, 9:16).

Ideas

FAQ

Can I use my own characters?

Yes: pick the "Text" set and type the characters or word you want, they'll replace the standard characters.

Is it free?

Yes. Brandline is free, with no sign-up and no watermark on your images.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser: your photo only leaves your device if you choose to publish it to the gallery.

What size can I export?

At full size, or at 2048 or 1080 px, as PNG, JPG or WebP. Instagram formats (1:1, 4:5, 9:16) are ready to use.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, Brandline runs in your phone's browser, with no app to install.