ASCII Art

Convert photographs into tonal character fields with typographic texture and print-inspired color.

Use an image Try the sample

See the tool, not just the cover.

The bundled botanical source translated into a dense character field.

ASCII Art result made from the bundled sample — ResultASCII Art

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About this tool

Turn tone into type, one character at a time.

ASCII Art reads the light and shadow in a photograph, then rebuilds it as a typographic field. Shape the glyph density, rhythm, palette, and subject treatment until the image reads from across the room and rewards a closer look.

Input: Image + optional subject layer
Output: PNG / JPEG
Motion: Still image
Rendering: Canvas

Use it for

Typographic portraits and still lifes
Editorial covers with a coded texture
Print studies built from a restricted character set

Key controls · 4

Effect RegionChoose All, Subject, and Background.
Subject TreatmentChoose Preserve, Ascii, and Silhouette, plus 2 more variations.
Poster StyleChoose Editorial, Terminal, and Riso, plus 2 more variations.
StyleChoose Magazine Text, Editorial Text, and Terminal Text, plus 8 more variations.

On the Web · 1

Use the whole image instead of automatic subject extraction.

How to use it

Start

Use your own image or open the bundled sample.

Shape

Build the result with Effect Region, Subject Treatment, and Poster Style, then refine the remaining controls in real time.

Export

Render PNG / JPEG output and download it directly to your device.

FAQ

ASCII Art

What can I make with ASCII Art?

Use it for typographic portraits and still lifes, editorial covers with a coded texture, and print studies built from a restricted character set. The controls stay live, so the same source can branch into multiple visual directions.

What can I adjust in ASCII Art?

The main controls include Effect Region, Subject Treatment, Poster Style, and Style. Additional composition and finish controls are available inside Studio.

What can ASCII Art export?

ASCII Art exports PNG / JPEG. Available dimensions and motion options follow the tool's Web capabilities.

What changes on the Web?

Use the whole image instead of automatic subject extraction.

Does SHADR upload my image?

No. Image processing happens locally in your browser for this tool.

Is this the same tool as SHADR for iOS?

The core tool, parameters, presets, and rendering logic are shared. On iOS, automatic subject extraction is available; the Web version uses the fallback described above.