ASCII Art Generator
Create stylized ASCII banners directly in your browser. Choose from nine fonts, preview instantly, then copy or download as plain text.
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What is the ASCII Art Generator?
The ToolsMatic ASCII Art Generator converts plain text into stylized mono-spaced banners. It runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded or stored on a server. You get nine built-in font styles, instant preview, and simple export buttons for copying or downloading the artwork. It is built for developers, designers, and writers who need headings, console banners, or playful separators without hunting for an external service.
- 9 ASCII fonts: Standard, Block, Bubble, Bold, 3D, Graffiti, Slant, Mini, and Dot Matrix.
- Live preview: updates as you type or switch fonts.
- Copy options: plain ASCII or HTML-wrapped preformatted text.
- Download: export a .txt file for README banners or console headers.
- Letter spacing slider: fine-tune compact vs airy layouts.
- Case handling: force uppercase or preserve your original text.
- Local and private: everything renders in-browser with no network calls.
How to use it
1) Enter text
Type or paste any phrase into the text area. Keep it short for banners or longer for playful paragraphs. The preview updates instantly.
2) Pick a font
Select from the nine font styles. Use Random font if you want a quick mix while you explore options.
3) Adjust spacing
Use the letter spacing slider to tighten or loosen the output. Higher spacing improves readability for dense text.
4) Export
Copy as ASCII for terminals, copy as HTML for blogs and docs, or download a .txt file for README banners and CI logs.
Tip: Keep lines under 60 characters for best readability inside terminals and chat apps. If you paste into Markdown, wrap the output in triple backticks so it stays aligned.
Who benefits from ASCII art?
Developers
Add banner comments to source files, log headers in scripts, or stylish section breaks in Markdown documentation.
Designers
Create playful headings for portfolios, mood boards, or low-fi posters without opening a design suite.
Writers and creators
Drop ASCII headers into newsletters, blog posts, or social posts to add personality while staying text-only.
Educators
Make console-first examples more engaging by labeling sections with ASCII banners in lectures or tutorials.
Why this generator?
Plenty of ASCII tools exist online, but many require uploads, inject ads, or send your text to remote servers. ToolsMatic keeps everything local and immediate. You get predictable output, no popups, and export buttons that respect your clipboard and file system.
Local rendering
All nine fonts live in the page. Nothing is fetched after load, so you can disconnect and keep working.
Privacy-first
Your text stays in memory only. Favorites are not stored, and no analytics calls are made from this page.
Practical exports
Copy as plain ASCII, copy as HTML, or download as .txt. Everything is a single click.
Predictable layout
Mono-spaced fonts and consistent character grids ensure the preview matches what you paste elsewhere.
FAQ
Does it work offline?
Yes. After the first load, all fonts and logic are available offline. Copy and download continue to work without a network.
Which characters are supported?
Letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, basic punctuation, and space are covered. Unsupported characters render as ? so you can spot them quickly.
Can I keep lowercase?
Choose "Preserve input" in the case dropdown. Otherwise everything is uppercased for clean grids.
How do I add it to Markdown?
Copy the ASCII output and wrap it in triple backticks in your Markdown file to preserve spacing.
Why nine fonts?
Each style targets a different feel: Standard is balanced, Block is loud, Bubble is playful, Bold widens strokes, 3D adds a drop shadow, Graffiti leans angular, Slant tilts forward, Mini is compact, and Dot Matrix mimics retro printers.
Is there a size limit?
Input is designed for short titles and banners. Very long paragraphs will render, but output will be tall—use with discretion.