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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASCII art?
ASCII art is a form of visual art created using printable characters from the ASCII character set. It originated in the early days of computing when graphics capabilities were limited, and text characters were used to create images and decorative text.
What is FIGlet?
FIGlet is a program that generates text banners in large letters made up of smaller ASCII characters. Each font defines how letters are drawn using patterns of characters, creating distinctive stylized text perfect for terminal headers and README files.
How can I use ASCII art text in my projects?
ASCII art text is commonly used in command-line tool headers, code comment blocks, README files, terminal splash screens, and email signatures. Simply copy the generated text and paste it where needed, wrapping it in a code block or pre tag for proper formatting.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+Enter Run / Format
Ctrl+Shift+C Copy output
Ctrl+L Clear