No. The browser decodes, samples, renders, and exports images and video frames locally. The tool has no upload endpoint.

How does the character matching work?

Each source cell and every glyph are measured with the same six staggered circular luminance samples. The closest normalized six-value shape wins.

JPEG, PNG, and WebP images up to 20 MB work. Browser-decodable MP4 and WebM videos up to 100 MB work without autoplay or audio processing.

Can I export an ASCII video?

No. Video playback updates the selectable ASCII frame, but exports are intentionally limited to the current frame as text or PNG.

Every set has a different library of measured shapes and densities, so the nearest match for a source cell can change.

Turn an image or video into selectable, shape-matched ASCII text. Compare it with the original, then copy or export the current frame locally.

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The ASCII view is selectable text. Split compares one synchronized source snapshot with its matching monochrome grid. Audio is never processed.

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Choose a file
Choose a JPEG, PNG, WebP, MP4, or WebM, or start with a bundled image or video example.
02
Tune the match
Adjust the match, then compare selectable ASCII, original, and draggable split views.
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Copy or download
Copy the current text or PNG, or download that exact image or video frame as a PNG.

Is my file uploaded?: No. The browser decodes, samples, renders, and exports images and video frames locally. The tool has no upload endpoint.
How does the character matching work?: Each source cell and every glyph are measured with the same six staggered circular luminance samples. The closest normalized six-value shape wins.
Which formats work?: JPEG, PNG, and WebP images up to 20 MB work. Browser-decodable MP4 and WebM videos up to 100 MB work without autoplay or audio processing.
Can I export an ASCII video?: No. Video playback updates the selectable ASCII frame, but exports are intentionally limited to the current frame as text or PNG.
Why does changing the character set alter the result?: Every set has a different library of measured shapes and densities, so the nearest match for a source cell can change.