Charly

Turn an avatar into README-ready ASCII art

Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image, tune the ASCII output in real time, then export it as PNG or SVG. All processing stays local in your browser.

Runs entirely in your browser

Your image never leaves the browser.

1. Upload avatar

Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 10 MB.

Drop an image here or click to browseFiles stay on your device and are processed locally.

Upload an avatar to generate a live ASCII preview.

Tune resolution, characters, and color behavior.

Upload an image to unlock the customization controls.

Columns72

Character preset

Characters

Denser characters should appear earlier in the string. A longer ramp usually produces a more recognizable result.

Output mode

Background color

#020617

Monochrome color

#f8fafc

Brightness0

Contrast0

Invert brightnessTransparent background

Rendered with a monospace canvas preview.

Upload an image to see the generated ASCII art here.

Download a raster PNG or a crisp SVG for your README.

Filename

Upload an image to enable exports.

Copy this after exporting and adding the file to your repository.

Upload an image to generate a Markdown snippet.

Export a file first, then copy the generated Markdown.