ASCII Magic
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/RECIPES

One-click ASCII presets.

Every look inside the tool, in one grid. Click Try this recipe and the editor opens with the recipe applied on its own image — then swap in your own photo or video any time. Free, no signup, runs entirely in your browser.

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/THE RECIPES

Pick a look. Load it in one click.

Each recipe is a saved configuration of render style, post-effects, animation and colour. Hit Try this recipe to open the editor with everything pre-loaded on its image — then drop in your own photo or video and it re-renders instantly.

/HOW IT WORKS

From preset to your photo in three steps

  1. Browse the recipes

    Scan the gallery above — every card is a real, ready-made look: dithered retro palettes, Matrix code, vaporwave mosaics, halftone, glitch and more.

  2. Try it in one click

    Try this recipe opens the editor with the look already applied on its image. Copy link grabs a shareable URL that does the same.

  3. Drop in your image

    Upload any JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or MP4. The recipe re-renders instantly on your own photo or video — tweak any slider, then export at up to 4× resolution.

/MAKE YOUR OWN

Build a recipe and share it

Open the tool, tweak until you like the look, then hit the Recipe button in the right panel. You'll get a copy-paste code and a one-click link anyone can apply to their own image. No signup, no watermark.

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/FAQS

Common questions about recipes

What is an ASCII Magic recipe?
A recipe is a copy-paste preset that captures every setting in the editor — render style, post-effects, animation, lights, colors — as a short text code or a one-click link. Paste it into the tool and your image instantly matches the same look.
How do I use a recipe?
Click Try this recipe on any card. The editor opens with all the settings already configured. Upload your own photo or video and it renders with the same look.
Can I create and share my own?
Yes. Once you've tweaked the tool to your liking, click the Recipe button in the right panel. You'll get a shareable link and a copy-paste code anyone can apply to their own image.
Are recipes free?
Yes. Every recipe, the editor, and all exports are free. No signup, no watermark, no usage cap.
Does the recipe upload my image?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your file never leaves your machine. The recipe is just text — settings only, no image data.

/ONE CLICK

Pick a recipe. Drop your photo. Done.

Load any preset, swap in your own image or video, and the whole look re-renders instantly — export at up to 4× resolution. Free forever.

Open the editor →

/EXPLORE

More ways to make ASCII art

All styles → ASCII Art → Pixel Art → Guides & blog →

Every recipe is built from the same render styles — browse the full set, or read the step-by-step guides.