ASCII Art Text Generator
What is ASCII Art?
ASCII art is a graphic design technique that uses computers for presentation and consists of pictures pieced together from the 95 printable characters defined by the ASCII standard. Dating back to the 1960s, ASCII art has been a popular way to create visual elements using only text characters.
This generator lets you create ASCII art from text using over 300 different font styles. It's perfect for adding visual flair to text messages, emails, comments, Discord chats, social media posts, or any text-based communication.
- Enter the text you want to convert in the input field
- Select a font style from the dropdown menu
- Adjust the layout options if needed
- Copy the generated ASCII art using the Copy button
- Use fullscreen mode for a better view of large ASCII art
- Short text works best for most fonts
- Try different fonts to find the one that fits your needs
- Adjust Max Width if your ASCII art is getting cut off
- The "Fitted" horizontal layout often produces the best results
- Enable "Break text at whitespace" for multi-word phrases
- Some fonts work better with uppercase text
Create Your ASCII Art
ASCII Art Result
Frequently Asked Questions
ASCII art specifically uses the 95 printable characters from the ASCII standard (American Standard Code for Information Interchange). Text art is a broader term that can include any characters, including Unicode symbols, emojis, and special characters beyond the ASCII set.
Yes, the ASCII art you generate with this tool is free to use for both personal and commercial purposes. However, some font styles might have their own licenses, so it's always a good idea to check the license of the specific font you're using for commercial work.
ASCII art relies on fixed-width (monospace) fonts to maintain its appearance. When pasted into applications that don't use monospace fonts, the spacing gets distorted. For best results, paste your ASCII art into places that use monospace fonts, like code editors, terminal windows, or plain text files.
Some of the most popular ASCII art fonts include "Standard", "Big", "Banner", "Slant", "Small", "Script", "Shadow", and "Block". These fonts are widely used because they strike a good balance between readability and visual appeal.
While there's no strict character limit, very long text may become unwieldy in ASCII art form. For best results, we recommend keeping your text under 30 characters, especially for larger font styles. You can always experiment with different lengths to see what works best for your specific needs.