Mad ASCII turns your images, videos and animated GIFs into ASCII art directly in your browser. Create text-based artwork with custom characters, typography and colors. It is free to use, with optional contributions to support the tool.
Upload a picture, adjust the character and tone settings, then choose your font size and line spacing. Compare the original with the ASCII result using the before-and-after slider. Try Gradient Magic! to add a random color gradient across your artwork.
Upload a video or animated GIF, preview the animation and adjust its appearance. Export animated ASCII as MP4 or GIF in a supported browser. Playback and export options depend on your browser's media capabilities.
Export still artwork as PNG, JPG or SVG, or download a TXT file containing the ASCII characters. SVG exports keep the text editable. MP4 and GIF exports let you share moving ASCII artwork.
Your selected files are processed locally on your device. Mad ASCII converts them in your browser.