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Dot Art Generator

Convert images or text into stunning Braille dot art patterns. Works entirely in your browser for complete privacy.

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PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF (Processed Locally)

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100% private. Images never leave your device.

Generating Dot Art... 

                    
                    

                        
                        
Upload an image to see dot art

                    

                    
                    

                        
                        
Type text above to see dot art

                    

                

            

            
            

                
                Best viewed with monospaced fonts. Results may appear distorted if pasted into apps using proportional fonts.
            

        




    
    

    
        

            

                💡 How to Use
            

            

                Creating stunning Braille dot art takes just a few seconds. Follow these steps:
            

            

                

                    
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Choose Mode

                        
Select either the 'Image to Dot Art' tab to upload a photo or 'Text to Dot Art' to enter a custom word or phrase.

                    

                

                

                    
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Provide Content

                        
Upload an image file (PNG/JPG) or type your text. The generator will instantly map it to Braille characters locally.

                    

                

                

                    
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Adjust Settings (Image Mode)

                        
Tweak the width, brightness, and contrast sliders. Check the 'Invert Colors' box if you plan to paste it on a dark mode background.

                    

                

                

                    
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Copy & Paste

                        
Click the 'Copy Art' button and paste your dot art anywhere that supports monospaced fonts (Discord, Twitch, terminal, code editors).

                    

                

            

        


        
        


        
        

            

                📖 About Dot Art Generator
            

            

                
What is a Dot Art Generator?


A Dot Art Generator is a creative tool that converts standard images, photos, or text into a grid of Braille characters. Also known as Braille art or ASCII art using dots, it uses the 256 unique combinations of the 8-dot Braille standard to recreate visual patterns with remarkable detail. Since everything is processed directly in your browser, your images are completely secure and private.


Common Use Cases


    

  • Social Media: Create unique dot art to share in comments, tweets, or Discord channels where standard images might not be supported.
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  • Terminal/Console Art: Enhance command-line interfaces or code documentation with visually striking dot-based graphics.
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  • Creative Expression: Transform standard photos into minimalist, abstract representations using only monochrome dots.
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  • Twitch/YouTube Chat: Generate copy-pasteable art that fits uniquely within chat overlays and message constraints.
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Key Features


Image to Dot Art


Upload any image and instantly see it transformed into a Braille dot matrix. You can adjust the width, contrast, and brightness to fine-tune the final output.


Text to Dot Art


Type custom text and render it using larger Braille dot patterns. Perfect for creating standout headings or banners for text-based platforms.


Completely Private


All image processing and conversion happens locally on your device. No images are ever uploaded to a server, ensuring 100% privacy and blazing fast performance.


Privacy & Security


This tool operates entirely within your web browser. When you select an image, it is drawn onto an invisible HTML5 Canvas element locally on your device. The pixel data is analyzed and mapped to Braille characters without ever sending an ounce of data to our servers. Your photos remain 100% private and secure.


Technical Details


The generator utilizes the Unicode Braille Patterns block (U+2800 to U+28FF). Each Braille character consists of a 2x4 grid of dots. The image is divided into these 2x4 pixel blocks, and based on the brightness of each pixel within a block compared to an adjustable threshold, a specific dot is turned 'on' or 'off'. These combinations are then mapped to the corresponding Unicode character, producing the final dot art image.


            

        


        
        


        
        

    

        ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
    

    
    

                    

                
                

                    

                        Yes! All processing happens completely locally in your web browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your images are never uploaded to any server, ensuring 100% privacy and security.
                    

                

            

                    

                
                

                    

                        Braille dot art leverages the Unicode Braille Patterns block to create images using tiny dots. Each character has a specific arrangement of dots on a 2x4 grid. By varying the dot patterns, it is possible to replicate pictures and text with impressive detail.
                    

                

            

                    

                
                

                    

                        Dot art relies on monospaced (fixed-width) fonts to align perfectly. If you paste it into an app or platform that uses proportional fonts, the alignment will break. It works best in terminals, code blocks, Discord, Twitch chat, and any text area that supports monospaced fonts.
                    

                

            

                    

                
                

                    

                        Absolutely. The Dot Art Generator is fully responsive and supports selecting images directly from your phone’s camera roll or typing text on mobile.
                    

                

            

            




        
        


        
        

    

        
            
        
        Version History
    

    

                    

                

                                            
                            1.0.0
                        
                                    

                

                    

                        Initial release of the Dot Art Generator
                    

                                            

                            Feb 25, 2026