Glyphi: ASCII Generator

Turn text and images to ASCII

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Mac

Turn any text or image into beautiful ASCII art. Choose from classic terminal styles, adjust width and density, then export as PNG or copy as code. Glyphi turns plain text and ordinary images into striking ASCII art — the kind that looks great in terminals, code comments, README files, social posts, or just as a screensaver-style centerpiece on your desktop. Drop in a sentence and watch it transform into block letters. Drop in a photo and see it reborn as a grid of characters. Tune the width, swap the style, change the colors, and copy the result wherever you need it. Glyphi runs completely offline. No accounts, no uploads, no internet required. ◆ TEXT TO ASCII Type or paste any text and Glyphi renders it as ASCII art instantly. Adjust the width to make the letters bigger or more compact. Perfect for banners in terminal apps, headers in source code, signatures, or fun snippets to share. ◆ IMAGE TO ASCII Drag and drop any PNG, JPG, or HEIC image. Glyphi analyzes the brightness of each region and maps it to ASCII characters, producing a detailed monochrome reproduction. Photos, logos, illustrations — all become unique character art. ◆ STYLE PRESETS Choose from carefully crafted presets, each with its own character set and color palette: • Terminal — classic green on black • Amber — vintage CRT warmth • Matrix — cascading green code aesthetic • Neon — bright magenta on deep dark • Paper — clean black ink on light background • Mono — minimal black and white • Dark — soft gray on near-black ◆ INSTANT EXPORT Copy your ASCII art as plain text, copy it as code with proper escaping for source files, save it as a PNG image, or export it as a TXT file. Whatever your workflow, Glyphi fits. ◆ GLYPHI PRO Unlock the full creative toolkit with a one-time purchase ($4.99): • Custom colors — pick any foreground and background combination • Animations — watch your art come alive with Typewriter, Wave, Blink, Slide-in, Glitch, and Matrix Rain effects • Random style — generate a fresh, unique color palette with one click • Extended width range — produce larger, more detailed ASCII art Pay once, own forever. No subscriptions. Family Sharing supported. ◆ PRIVACY FIRST Glyphi does not collect any data. It does not send your text, images, or usage anywhere. Everything runs locally, with no analytics, no telemetry, and no servers. ◆ BUILT FOR macOS • Native Apple Silicon and Intel support • Lightweight, fast, and responsive • Drag-and-drop everywhere • Designed for macOS 13 Ventura and later Whether you're a developer adding flair to a terminal greeting, a creator making vintage-style social posts, a writer styling a README, or just someone who finds joy in characters arranged into pictures — Glyphi is built for you. Download Glyphi and start turning words and images into character art today. Support: help@alexeybychkov.com Privacy: https://alexeybychkov.com/glyphi-privacy

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– Added Fit and 100% preview modes for large image-to-ASCII results – Added Undo and Redo for appearance changes – Improved keyboard navigation and VoiceOver support – Improved animation export reliability – Improved the order of editor settings – Fixed interface visual issues – Made the empty image preview clickable, so an image can be chosen from anywhere in the workspace.

Version 1.1.0

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    Information

    Seller
    Aliaksei Bychkou
    Size
    1.9 MB
    Category
    Graphics & Design
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 13.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 13.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    © 2026 Aliaksei Bychkou
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    • Family Sharing

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