What is a Unicode converter?

A Unicode converter transforms images into text-based art using Unicode or ASCII characters.

Is this converter free?

Yes. This Unicode converter is free and runs in your browser.

What output formats are supported?

You can copy plain text output and download it as a .txt file.

Turn Images into Unicode - Advanced Converter & ASCII Art Generator

Easily turn images into unicode art with our advanced converter. Transform any picture into beautiful Unicode characters and ASCII text perfect for terminal displays, social media, and creative projects

Upload Image for Unicode Conversion

Click or drag image here to convert into Unicode art

Supports JPG, PNG, GIF formats

Unicode Output

Awaiting conversion. Click “Convert to Unicode”.

Character Density 1.0

Output Width 150

Character Set

Unicode Converter FAQ

Turn Images into Unicode Tool

Our advanced Unicode converter turns images into text-based art using Unicode or ASCII characters. Ideal for terminals, social posts, creative coding, and lightweight image previews on platforms that favor text content.

Why Choose This Unicode Converter?

Free, browser-based converter
Accurate aspect ratio preservation
Multiple character sets (standard, blocks, detailed)
Copy and download plain text output
Privacy-friendly processing

What is Unicode art?

Unicode art represents images using characters arranged in a grid to recreate shapes, shading, and composition.

Is the converter free?

Yes. This converter runs entirely in your browser and is free to use.

How do you keep aspect ratio?

We account for the monospace character width/height ratio during sampling to preserve the original image proportions.