Live photo → ASCII

Monotype Mirror

photo in → characters out → copy anywhere 

   .----------------.
   |  ############  |
   |  #          #  |
   |  #  no      #  |
   |  #  signal  #  |
   |  #          #  |
   |  ############  |
   '----------------'
        |      |
   .-----------------.

 start the camera or upload
 a photo to begin printing
Record animation
Camera must be live to record.
Info

What this is

Monotype Mirror is a free ASCII art generator that runs entirely in your browser. Point your webcam at yourself, or upload a photo, and it converts the image into text characters in real time, no software to install, no account, no upload to a server.

Five character sets, adjustable resolution, contrast, and brightness let you tune the result from a fine dense texture to a chunky block print. Export the raw text to paste anywhere, a high-resolution PNG for printing or posting, or a short square video recording built for Instagram.

FAQ

Common questions

How do I turn a photo into ASCII art?
Upload a photo or start your webcam above. Monotype Mirror converts it instantly, then you can copy the text, save a PNG, or record a video.
Does it upload my photo anywhere?
No. Everything is processed on your device using the browser's canvas. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I export a video for Instagram?
Yes. With your webcam live, pick 3, 5, or 10 seconds and hit Record for a 1080×1080 square video sized for feed and reels.