Text → ASCII Art (FIGlet) — Private, In-Browser

Create eye-catching ASCII banners from any text using classic FIGlet fonts. This tool runs entirely in your browser, auto-detects local .flf fonts, and offers alignment, spacing, random font picks, and a full-screen preview for presentations or quick sharing.

Key Features

Dozens of FIGlet Fonts

Load local .flf fonts (or CDN) and switch instantly. Includes search and Random for quick inspiration.

Layout Controls

Set alignment (left/center/right), max width, compact kerning, and smart inter-glyph spacing that doesn’t distort glyphs.

Popup Preview

Open a distraction-free modal preview with zoom and its own Random Font control — great for demos and big screens.

Fast & Offline

Everything is computed client-side with caching for previously loaded fonts. Works smoothly even with big font lists.

Copy & Download

One-click copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file, ready for READMEs, terminals, and banners.

Privacy First

No uploads, no servers, no tracking. Your text and fonts never leave your device.

How to Use the Tool

  1. Type Your Text: Enter any title, name, or phrase in the input box.
  2. Pick a Font: Use the font dropdown (or filter) to select a FIGlet font, or hit Random.
  3. Tune the Layout:
    • Alignment: left, center, or right
    • Spacing: increase or keep compact kerning
    • Max Width: constrain overall banner width
  4. Preview: Click Preview or the output box to open the popup; zoom or try random fonts right there.
  5. Export: Copy to clipboard or download as .txt.

Supported Operations

Font Handling

Loads fonts from a local folder via a small API that lists available .flf files.

  • Automatic font listing via API
  • Local and CDN paths (no trailing slash issues)
  • Smart retry and per-font caching

Layout & Spacing

Adjusts horizontal layout without mangling glyphs.

  • Center/Right alignment with padding
  • Compact kerning (fitted) where supported
  • Inter-glyph spacing heuristic that preserves internal glyph shapes

Use Cases

README & Docs

Add stylish ASCII headings to repositories, changelogs, or project intros.

CLI Banners

Generate startup banners for command-line tools and internal scripts.

Presentations

Use the popup preview and zoom to showcase titles live on stage or in recordings.

Branding & Prototyping

Experiment with different FIGlet styles quickly before committing to a look.

Privacy & Security

This tool operates with a strict privacy-first approach:

  • Runs fully in the browser
  • No data leaves your device
  • No analytics or tracking

Browser Compatibility

Works with modern browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. Enable JavaScript; serving .flf as text/plain is recommended for best results.