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A large collection of ASCII art drawings and other related ASCII art pictures.
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ASCII Art Archive

, one of the most comprehensive online resources for ASCII art. Explore the Gallery, try out interactive Games, experiment with creative Tools, and discover the rich history of text-based creativity in one place. Now featuring over 11,000 artworks and counting. 
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ASCII Pattern Gallery

Discover ASCII patterns and textures that can be repeated or customized to enhance your creations.

ASCII Border Gallery

Browse a selection of ASCII borders perfect for framing text art, designs, or creative projects.

ASCII Divider Gallery

Find ASCII dividers and separators to add structure and style to your text-based artworks.

One Line Gallery

Browse fun and minimal ASCII creations that fit on one line, ideal for chats, titles, or quick decorations.

Explore ASCII Art Tools

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ASCII Draw Studio

Create, edit, and master the art of ASCII with this feature-packed drawing tool!

Image to ASCII Art

Transform your photos into stunning ASCII masterpieces in seconds!

Text to ASCII Art

Convert any text into amazing ASCII art for banners, signatures, and more!

Webcam to ASCII Art

See yourself in ASCII live! Turn your webcam feed into real-time art.
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Explore ASCII Animations

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ASCII Bouncing Balls

Enjoy fun ASCII demo animations filled with bouncing balls and energetic motion.

ASCII Fireworks

ASCII Fireworks lights up your screen with looping text explosions, spark trails and colorful retro fun.

ASCII Rotating Galaxy

Create hypnotic rotating ASCII galaxies, spirals and abstract patterns in real time.

ASCII Starfield

Realtime ASCII starfield with adjustable speed, FOV, charset, direction, and warp mode.
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Explore ASCII Games

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ASCII Alien Attack

A retro-style ASCII art shooter inspired by the legendary Space Invaders. Defend your base from relentless alien waves, protect your shields, and aim for the highest score in this text-based arcade challenge.

ASCII BlackJack

Deal into retro casino vibes with ASCII Blackjack. Place chip bets, go all‑in, hit, stand, split, or double, then watch the cards animate across a green‑on‑black terminal table. Fast, simple, and oddly addictive!

ASCII Block Dropper

A retro ASCII Tetris clone where falling blocks meet colorful themes and custom symbols. Rotate, drop, and stack for combos, chase your high score, and enjoy smooth animations.

ASCII Dot-Eater

A retro-inspired Pac-Man game built in ASCII art. Choose different map sizes and themes, eat dots, and escape ghosts or chase them when powered up. Clear as many rounds as you can.
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Explorer ASCII Art Resources

ASCII Art FAQ

Find quick answers, creative tips and insights that help you master the art of shaping text into visual expressions.

ASCII Art Glossary

Learn the language of ASCII art and explore key terms that help you understand, create and talk about text-based design.

ASCII Art Links

Discover the best ASCII art resources, tools and communities to expand your creativity and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

History of ASCII art

Explore the origins of ASCII art and see how simple text evolved into a timeless and expressive digital art form.
ASCII Art Archive isn’t just an art collection – it’s the world’s most complete ASCII playground. Create, play, learn, and explore the endless possibilities of text-based art.
Respect ASCII Artists Campaign

Respect ASCII Artists Campaign

ASCII art is available to be enjoyed, used and shared. But, give respect to the original artist and leave their initials on the work.

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