ASCII Text Banner
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Type a short word or phrase and get a large ASCII-art banner built from block letters. Choose the character used to draw the blocks, then copy the result into code comments, README files or terminal output.
How the banner is drawn
Every letter in this tool is defined as a tiny 5-row grid where an inked cell is a # and an empty cell is a space. To build a banner, the tool lines the letters up side by side and prints them one row at a time: it takes row 1 of every letter and joins them into the top line, then row 2 for the next line, and so on down to row 5. A single space column is inserted between letters so they don't touch.
At the end it swaps every # for whichever block character you selected. That's why switching from a hash to a solid block or an asterisk instantly re-skins the whole banner without changing its shape.
Why monospace matters
ASCII art only lines up when every character occupies exactly the same width. That's true in a terminal, in source-code comments, in a README rendered as a code block, and in most plain-text editors. It is not true in the body of a word processor, an email, or a chat bubble that uses a proportional font — there the columns drift and the banner looks jagged.
If you're pasting into GitHub or a Markdown file, wrap the banner in a fenced code block (triple backticks) so it renders in a fixed-width font and keeps its alignment.
Good places to use an ASCII banner
ASCII banners are a long-standing developer tradition. They add a bit of personality without any images or dependencies, which is why they show up in so many command-line tools and text files.
- The top of a source file or a project README, as a title header.
- A CLI splash screen printed when your program starts.
- Login MOTD (message of the day) banners on servers.
- Comment-block section dividers in long scripts.
Tips for a clean result
Keep it short — this built-in font is five rows tall, so long phrases wrap awkwardly and lose impact; one or two words is the sweet spot. A solid block character reads as boldest, while lighter marks like a period or asterisk give a dotted, retro feel. If you plan to embed the banner in code, remember each line may need a comment marker prefixed, and check that your editor isn't converting tabs or trimming trailing spaces, which can break the alignment on the right edge.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use lowercase letters?
Yes, but they're drawn using the same uppercase block shapes — this compact built-in font has a single case. The output is always in block capitals regardless of how you type.
Why is there a length limit?
The input is capped at a short length because each character adds several columns of width. Long text quickly becomes wider than any screen or code column can display without wrapping.
How do I keep it aligned on GitHub?
Paste it inside a fenced code block using triple backticks. That forces a monospace font so every row lines up as intended.
Can I change the block character?
Yes — choose from a hash, a solid block, an asterisk, an at-sign or a capital O. The tool re-draws the whole banner with your chosen character instantly.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. The font map and rendering both run in your browser, so nothing you type leaves your device and it works even offline.
Which punctuation works?
Spaces, periods, exclamation marks and question marks are included. Any character without a defined glyph is treated as a blank space so the layout doesn't break.
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