Turn an ASCII tree into a clean diagram.
Paste any tree drawn with ├──, └── and │ and Codeshot styles the branches and nodes into a tidy image — for decision trees, dependency graphs and any hierarchy.
- Input:
- File or hierarchy tree
- Output:
- PNG, SVG, clipboard
- Cost:
- Free
- Account:
- Not required
- Processing:
- In your browser
What is the ASCII Tree generator?
An ASCII tree generator styles any hierarchy drawn with box-drawing characters — decision trees, dependency graphs, org charts and more. Turn a quick text tree into a clean diagram image without opening a drawing tool.
Codeshot is free and runs entirely in your browser — no account, no watermark, and nothing you paste is uploaded. Export a retina PNG or a scalable SVG, or copy the image straight to your clipboard.
When to use it
- Decision and logic trees
- Dependency and module graphs
- Org charts and hierarchies
- Docs and slide diagrams
Why use Codeshot for ASCII tree generator?
Branch & node styling
Tree lines stay quiet while the leaves you care about read clearly.
Any hierarchy
Decision trees, dependency graphs, org charts — if it's a tree, it works.
Slides & docs ready
A crisp diagram image without opening a drawing tool.
How to turn an ASCII tree into an image
- 01
Paste the tree
Drop in your ASCII tree, with or without trailing slashes on branches.
- 02
Frame the shot
Pick a theme, backdrop and font.
- 03
Export & share
Save a PNG or SVG, or copy to clipboard.
ASCII Tree — frequently asked questions
How is this different from Project Structure?+
Same clean rendering, but tuned for any ASCII tree — decision trees, dependency graphs and hierarchies — not just repository folders.
Do I need special characters?+
Use the usual box-drawing glyphs (├──, └──, │). Entries ending with a slash are treated as branches and accented.
What can I export, and is it free?+
Export a high-resolution PNG or a scalable SVG, or copy straight to your clipboard. Codeshot is completely free — no account, no watermark, no limits.
Do I need an account or any software to install?+
No. Codeshot runs entirely in your web browser — there is nothing to download or install, and no sign-up, login or email is required. Open the page, paste your content and export.
Can I use the exported images commercially?+
Yes. You keep all rights to the content you paste and the images you create, and you can use them in commercial blog posts, courses, slides, documentation and social media at no cost. There is no watermark on any export.
Can I customize the theme, font, background and size?+
Yes. Choose from a dozen real editor themes (Dracula, Night Owl, One Dark, GitHub and more), premium self-hosted fonts, gradient, solid or transparent backdrops, light or dark window modes, and adjustable padding, font size, shadow and window controls.
Does Codeshot work on mobile and in every major browser?+
Codeshot works in modern browsers on desktop and mobile, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge. A larger screen makes fine-tuning the frame easier, but you can create and export an image from a phone or tablet too.
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