ASCII Art Text Generator
Turn any text into a large multi-line ASCII banner. Pick a font style, then copy the result. Everything runs in your browser.
About the ASCII Art Text Generator
The ASCII Art Text Generator turns short text into a large, multi-line banner made of characters, the kind of figlet-style headline you see at the top of README files, terminal scripts, and CLI welcome screens. Pick a font style, type your text, and copy the result. It handles letters, digits, spaces, and common punctuation, and passes other characters through as blanks so nothing breaks. Everything runs in your browser from a small built-in font map, so your text is never uploaded.
How it works
- Type or paste your text into the input area. Short words and headings work best.
- Pick a font style and set the max width; wider banners wrap onto new lines so they stay readable.
- Read the generated banner in the output box, along with its row and column count.
- Click Copy to grab the ASCII art and paste it into your README, script, or terminal.
Features
- Seven font styles: Block, Big, Shadow, Thin, Dots, Banner, and Slant.
- Adjustable max width with automatic word wrap so banners fit your target.
- Handles A to Z, 0 to 9, spaces, and common punctuation; unknown characters pass through as blanks.
- Monospace output sized to line up correctly when pasted into code or a terminal.
- One-click copy, with a live row and column count.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text sent to a server?
No. The banner is built entirely in your browser from a small font map included with the tool. Nothing is uploaded or logged.
Which characters are supported?
Letters A to Z, digits 0 to 9, spaces, and common punctuation such as . , ! ? - _ / @ # & + = : and the apostrophe. Lowercase letters are rendered using the uppercase shapes. Any character without a shape is rendered as blank space so the layout stays intact.
Why does my banner wrap onto several lines?
When the rendered text is wider than the max width you set, the tool wraps at spaces so the banner stays readable. Lower the text length or raise the max width to keep it on one line.
What are these banners good for?
They are common at the top of README files, shell scripts, and CLI tools as a headline or logo. They also work for terminal message-of-the-day text and plain-text signatures.
Will the art line up when I paste it?
Yes, as long as you paste it into a monospace context such as a code block, a terminal, or a fixed-width font. In proportional fonts the columns will not align.