Convert text to ASCII art using figlet-style fonts. Useful for README headers, terminal splash screens, commit messages, or just because. Output is plain ASCII; download or copy.
How to use the ASCII Art Text Generator
Type text (keep it under 30 characters or it'll overflow most terminals). Pick a font. The output is plain text — drop into a README, a commit message, an MOTD banner, or anywhere else a monospace font renders.
Figlet-style ASCII art from text
Figlet is the classic Unix program that renders text as large ASCII letters, and its fonts — Standard, Slant, Banner, and others — are instantly recognisable from README files and terminal splash screens the world over.
This renders your text (keep it short, under about 30 characters, so it does not overflow a terminal) in figlet-style fonts: Standard, Slant, Big, Banner, Mini, and Block. The output is plain ASCII, so it pastes cleanly anywhere monospaced. For a set that adds a Unicode Bubble style, see the sibling ASCII art generator.
Common use cases
README banners — render a project name in a figlet font.
Terminal splash — produce an MOTD or login banner.
Commit art — add a figlet header to a milestone commit.
Compact labels — use the Mini font where vertical space is tight.
Wide headers — use Banner for a bold, spaced-out title.
Frequently asked questions
What are figlet fonts?
The lettering styles from the classic figlet program. This tool offers Standard, Slant, Big, Banner, Mini, and Block.
Why keep the text short?
Large fonts are wide; more than about 30 characters tends to overflow a standard terminal width.
Is the output plain ASCII?
Yes, every font here is plain ASCII, so it renders in any monospaced context.
What if I want a Unicode bubble style?
The ASCII art generator adds a Unicode Bubble font alongside the ASCII ones.
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