ASCII Art Text Generator
Convert text into large ASCII art banners. Choose from multiple font styles for README files, code comments, terminal headers, and more. Everything runs in your browser.
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About ASCII Art Text
ASCII art text, popularized by tools like FIGlet and TOIlet, converts plain text into large decorative banners made from printable characters. Originally used in early computing when graphical displays were unavailable, ASCII art text remains widely used in developer workflows today.
Common Use Cases
- README headers and project banners on GitHub
- Code comment section dividers and file headers
- Terminal startup banners and MOTD messages
- Logging output and CLI tool branding
- Email signatures and text-based art
- Server configuration file section markers
Supported Fonts
| Font | Height | Style | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6 lines | Classic FIGlet block letters | General purpose, README files |
| Banner | 7 lines | Large block letters using fill character | Terminal banners, high visibility |
| Slant | 6 lines | Italic/forward-leaning letters | Stylish headers, logos |
| Shadow | 7 lines | Letters with drop shadow effect | Title screens, emphasis |
| Block | 4 lines | Unicode block characters | Modern terminals, compact output |
| Mini | 4 lines | Small, compact ASCII letters | Inline comments, tight spaces |
Features
- 6 distinct font styles with full A-Z, 0-9, and punctuation support
- Live preview that updates as you type
- Comment wrapper for embedding in source code
- Customizable fill character for the Banner font
- One-click copy to clipboard
- 100% client-side processing — your text never leaves your browser