Printable ASCII Density Chart
This one-page letter PDF is for anyone making ASCII art or text graphics and wanting a quick reference for character density. It lists characters from darkest to lightest in a simple table with three columns: Level, Standard set, and Use. The rows shown include 1 (darkest) with @ for deep shadows, 2 with %, and 3 with #, giving you an easy starting point for choosing tones.
Free printable · PDF
- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 55 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Use it beside your work while you map image values to text characters. Pick darker symbols for shadowed areas and lighter ones for highlights, then build rows or sections of your design with a consistent density range.
Good for
- Choose dark and light characters for shading
- Match image tones to text symbols
- Keep a quick ASCII reference at your desk
Tip: Print it on plain paper and keep it near your workspace for quick character matching.
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