Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions people actually ask. If yours is not here, the About page explains how the converter works.

Using the converter

Is ASCIILogo.com free?
Yes. There is no account, no watermark, no limit on how many images you convert, and no paid tier.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser - Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on a computer or a phone.
Which image formats does it read?
PNG, JPG, GIF (including animated GIFs), WebP, SVG, BMP and AVIF. You can drop a file, browse for one, paste from the clipboard, or load an image address. See Image to ASCII.
Can it turn text into ASCII art?
Yes - switch the source to text and pick one of 12 FIGlet fonts. See Text to ASCII art.
How large can the art be?
Up to 1000 by 1000 characters. The PNG is capped at about 16 megapixels, because browsers silently produce a blank image past that, so the converter scales down and tells you.
Can I undo a change?
Yes. Every setting change is an undo step: use the arrows at the top of the settings, or Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y.
How do I share my settings?
Copy link puts a link to your exact settings on the clipboard. It carries the settings only - never your image.

Privacy and licensing

Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser, and the site's security policy blocks the page from sending your image anywhere. Once the page has loaded, converting needs no network at all.
What does the site record?
Anonymous usage through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity: which features get used, such as an export format or a color mode. Never the image, its file name, or anything you type.
Can I use the ASCII art commercially?
Yes. The art you make is yours, including for commercial use, provided you have the rights to the logo or image you converted - converting a picture to characters does not change who owns it.
Do I need to credit ASCIILogo.com?
No. A link back is always appreciated, but it is not required.

Exports and formats

Which formats can I save?
PNG, plain text, Markdown, HTML, ANSI, a shell script, SVG, and for animated GIFs an animated HTML page or GIF. You can also copy the text or the image, or print to PDF.
Why is the text export smaller than the PNG?
Text exports are trimmed tight to the artwork, with no blank margin. The PNG keeps the full output size you set, margin included.
How do I put the art in a README?
Use the README preset and the .md export, which is already a fenced code block. See ASCII art for a GitHub README.
How do I make a terminal login banner?
Export .ansi or .sh and install it in your shell profile or the message of the day. See terminal and SSH login banners.

Troubleshooting

Why does my art look like a negative?
Which tones become characters depends on the background. On a dark background choose Bright areas are dense; on a light one, Dark areas are dense. Auto decides from the image.
Why is my art stretched or squashed somewhere else?
The destination uses a different line height or font. Set Line height under Typography to match it - 1.45 for a GitHub code block - and the converter allows for it.
Why do I see boxes instead of blocks or Braille dots?
The font showing the text has no glyphs for those characters. Pick a common monospace font, or use the Standard character set, which is plain ASCII.
Why does the art break when I paste it into chat?
It needs a code block and a width that fits the screen. See ASCII art for Discord.

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