TEXT-IMAGE
Converts an uploaded photograph into ASCII, HTML or coloured text art, with the character density under your control.
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How to get the most from it
TEXT-IMAGE sits in Text & Font Toys under Make, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something clever, nostalgic and weird.
About this category: Fancy text converters, ASCII art makers, typography experiments and the specific pleasure of putting words through something that mangles them.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A trip back to the older internet
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
TEXT-IMAGE: quick answers
Is TEXT-IMAGE free?
Yes. TEXT-IMAGE is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use TEXT-IMAGE?
No. You can use TEXT-IMAGE without signing up for anything.
Does TEXT-IMAGE work on a phone?
Not well. We file TEXT-IMAGE as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is TEXT-IMAGE safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does TEXT-IMAGE take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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