Where can I use the banner?

Paste it into a README, a CLI welcome message, or a code comment. Use a monospace font so it lines up.

Which characters are supported?

Uppercase and lowercase letters (shown as uppercase), digits 0-9 and a few symbols like ! ? . - +.

Why is my text limited to 20 characters?

Banners get very wide quickly. Twenty characters keeps the output readable in most terminals.

Text Tools

ASCII Banner Generator

Turn text into a block-letter ASCII banner for READMEs and CLIs.

Free foreverRuns in your browserNo sign-up

Text (letters, digits and basic symbols)

#   #  #####  #      #       ###
#   #  #      #      #      #   #
#####  ####   #      #      #   #
#   #  #      #      #      #   #
#   #  #####  #####  #####   ###

A block-letter banner, handy for README headers, CLI output and code comments. Up to 20 characters.

About the ASCII Banner Generator

ASCII banners turn plain text into large block letters made of characters, popular in README files, CLI tools and code comments.

This tool converts your text into a five-row block-letter banner you can copy straight into a file.

It supports letters, digits and a few common symbols.

Key features

Block-letter ASCII output
Letters, digits and basic symbols
One-click copy
Runs entirely in your browser

How to use

1Type your text, up to 20 characters.
2Copy the generated banner.

Examples

Banner for HELLO

Input: HELLO

Renders each letter as five rows of block characters.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I use the banner?: Paste it into a README, a CLI welcome message, or a code comment. Use a monospace font so it lines up.
Which characters are supported?: Uppercase and lowercase letters (shown as uppercase), digits 0-9 and a few symbols like ! ? . - +.
Why is my text limited to 20 characters?: Banners get very wide quickly. Twenty characters keeps the output readable in most terminals.