Image to Unicode Block Art

Render image brightness with █▓▒░ characters entirely in the browser.

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Choose an imageLarge images are downsampled to the requested character width before text rendering.

Runs locally in your browser. Image tools use the File API and Canvas; images are not uploaded.

How to use this Image to Unicode Block Art

Convert a local image into shaded block-character art. Enter your values above and the result is calculated directly in your browser. No account is required.

Fast answer, clear inputs

This tool is built around one job: give the answer quickly without forcing a signup or hiding the result. Related tools are linked nearby when the next calculation or conversion is useful.