ToMarkdown
Image to Markdown Tool

Online Image to Markdown Converter & Toolkit

Convert images to markdown syntax, generate ASCII art, and analyze images with AI. Learn how to add images in markdown for GitHub, documentation, and technical blogs.

Markdown Syntax Generator

Convert image to markdown syntax

ASCII Art Generator

Image to ASCII art conversion

AI Semantic Analysis

AI image analysis online

Upload Image

Drag and drop an image here, or click to select a file

Click to upload or drag and drop

Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP formats

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Markdown Link

Generate markdown image reference

Complete User Guide

How to Convert Images to Markdown

Master the art of converting images to markdown syntax, generating ASCII art, and analyzing images with AI. Perfect for GitHub README files, technical documentation, and blog posts.

Why Convert Images to Markdown?

Markdown has become the standard for technical documentation, GitHub repositories, Jupyter notebooks, and developer blogs. When you need to add images in markdown, using proper syntax ensures your content displays correctly across different platforms and remains maintainable over time.

Our image to markdown converter addresses three essential needs: creating clean markdown image references for documentation, generating ASCII art for terminal applications, and using AI analysis to automatically generate descriptive alt text for better accessibility and SEO.

1. Image → Markdown Syntax Generator

Supported Formats & Size Limits

  • • Formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, SVG
  • • File Size: Up to 5MB per image
  • • Upload Methods: Drag & drop, click to browse, or paste from clipboard
  • • Output Options: Standard markdown, HTML with attributes, Base64 embedding

How to Upload & Generate

Basic Markdown Syntax

How to add image in markdown - standard syntax with alt text

![Alt text](image-url.png)

// With title tooltip
![Alt text](image-url.png "Hover title")

// With custom alt text
![Screenshot of dashboard](dashboard.png)

Tips:

  • Alt text is essential for accessibility and SEO
  • Use descriptive filenames for better organization
  • Title attributes show tooltips on hover

HTML Format with Attributes

For advanced control over image display and styling

<img src="image.png" alt="Description" 
     width="400" height="300" />

<!-- With CSS classes -->
<img src="image.png" alt="Dashboard screenshot"
     class="rounded shadow-lg" 
     loading="lazy" />

Tips:

  • HTML gives full control over styling
  • Add loading='lazy' for better performance
  • Use width/height for responsive design

Copy & Preview Your Markdown

GitHub README Example

How to embed images in markdown for GitHub repositories

# My Project

![Project Logo](./assets/logo.png)

## Screenshots

![App Screenshot](./docs/screenshot.png "Main dashboard")

*Figure 1: Application dashboard interface*

Tips:

  • Use relative paths for repository images
  • Store images in organized folders like ./assets/ or ./docs/
  • Add figure captions for better documentation

Platform-Specific Formats

Specialized syntax for different markdown processors

# Obsidian
![[image-name.png]]

# Typora
![alt](image.png =400x300)

# Hugo/Jekyll
{{< figure src="image.png" title="Caption" >}}

Tips:

  • Each platform has unique features
  • Test compatibility with your target platform
  • Our tool generates platform-specific formats

2. ASCII Art Generator from Image

Choose Your ASCII Style

Scale Options

  • • 0.1-0.3: Complex images with lots of detail
  • • 0.4-0.6: Balanced detail and size
  • • 0.7-1.0: Simple graphics and logos

Best Results

  • • High contrast black and white images
  • • Simple shapes and clear edges
  • • Logos, icons, and line drawings
  • • Avoid complex photographs

Output Options & Download

ASCII Art in Documentation

How to use ASCII art in README files and terminal applications

# Project Logo (ASCII)

```
    ████████
  ██      ██
██  ████  ██
██  ████  ██
  ██      ██
    ████████
```

# Terminal Output
echo "ASCII art here" | figlet

Tips:

  • Wrap ASCII art in code blocks for proper formatting
  • Use monospace fonts for accurate display
  • Great for CLI tools and terminal interfaces
  • Add personality to command-line applications

3. AI Semantic Analysis of Images

What Our AI "Sees"

Content Analysis

  • • Object detection and identification
  • • Scene understanding and context
  • • Text extraction (OCR capabilities)
  • • Style and aesthetic analysis

Generated Insights

  • • Descriptive alt text for accessibility
  • • SEO-optimized image descriptions
  • • Content categorization and tagging
  • • Automatic caption generation

Use Cases & Examples

AI-Generated Alt Text & Descriptions

Improve accessibility and SEO with AI-powered image analysis

<!-- Before: Generic alt text -->
<img src="workspace.jpg" alt="image" />

<!-- After: AI-generated descriptive alt text -->
<img src="workspace.jpg" 
     alt="Modern office workspace with laptop, 
          coffee cup, and notebook on white desk" 
     title="Clean minimalist workspace setup" />

Tips:

  • AI descriptions improve SEO rankings
  • Better accessibility for screen readers
  • Consistent content tagging across projects
  • Helps with content management at scale

Step-by-Step Usage Guide

1

Upload Your Image

Drag and drop your image, click to browse, or paste from clipboard. Supports PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP up to 5MB.

2

Choose Your Tool

Select from Markdown generator, ASCII art converter, or AI analysis based on your needs.

3

Copy & Use

Copy the generated output and paste directly into your GitHub README, documentation, or blog post.

Best Practices & Tips

File Security & Privacy

All uploaded files are processed securely and automatically deleted after 7 days. Never upload sensitive or confidential images to any online tool.

Optimize for Performance

Compress large images before upload to speed up processing. Our tool handles files up to 5MB, but smaller files process faster and more efficiently.

GitHub & Documentation

Use relative paths for repository images, organize files in folders like ./assets/, and always include descriptive alt text for better accessibility.

Quality Input = Quality Output

High-contrast, well-lit images with clear subjects produce the best results across all processing modes. Avoid blurry or low-resolution source images.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about converting images to markdown, ASCII art, and AI analysis

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