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Code to Image

Paste a code snippet and turn it into a polished, shareable image — with window chrome, a dark or light theme, syntax colors, and a gradient backdrop — in your browser.

FreeNo sign-upPrivate — runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded

Turn a code snippet into a shareable image with window chrome and syntax colors. Runs entirely in your browser — your code is never uploaded.

Quick answer

Code-to-image turns a plain code snippet into an attractive screenshot for sharing on social media, blogs, or slides. Paste your code, choose a dark or light theme and a backdrop, optionally add a window title and line numbers, and download a PNG (or copy it to your clipboard). It renders on a canvas in your browser, so your code is never uploaded.

Formula & method

Your code is drawn onto a canvas inside a rounded 'window' with the familiar three traffic-light dots and an optional title bar, over a gradient backdrop. A lightweight tokenizer colors comments, strings, numbers, and keywords for readability. The image is exported as a high-resolution PNG (scaled for sharp text on retina displays) that you can download or copy.

Examples

Example 1: Dark theme card
Input
A JS function, Dark theme
Result
A styled PNG screenshot
Why
Window chrome plus syntax colors on a gradient.
Example 2: Add a filename
Input
Window title = app.py
Result
Title shown in the bar
Why
Labels the snippet like a real editor tab.
Example 3: Copy to clipboard
Input
Copy image
Result
Image on your clipboard
Why
Paste straight into chat or a doc (where supported).

When to use this tool

  • Sharing a code snippet on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, or a blog where pasted text looks plain.
  • Adding a clean code visual to slides or documentation.
  • Making a consistent, branded code screenshot quickly.

Common mistakes

  • Pasting extremely long lines that make the image very wide; wrap or trim them first.
  • Expecting full language-aware highlighting — the coloring is a lightweight approximation, not a full parser.
  • Using Copy image in a browser that blocks clipboard images; use Download instead.

Frequently asked questions

What does code-to-image do?

It renders your code as a styled image — window chrome, a theme, syntax colors, and a backdrop — that you can download as a PNG or copy, ideal for sharing.

Does it support my language?

The coloring is language-agnostic: it highlights comments, strings, numbers, and common keywords, which looks good across most languages.

Is my code uploaded?

No. The image is rendered on a canvas in your browser, so your code never leaves your device.

Can I copy the image directly?

Yes, where your browser supports clipboard images. Otherwise use Download PNG, which always works.

Is the image high resolution?

Yes. It renders at up to 2× pixel density so the text stays crisp on high-resolution screens.

Can I change the look?

Yes — switch between dark and light themes, choose a backdrop gradient, toggle line numbers, and set a window title.

Sources & references

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  • ✓ Free to use
  • ✓ No sign-up required
  • ✓ Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
  • ✓ Formula and method shown above
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