ASCII Tree Generator

Directory trees that render correctly in a README on every platform.

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Your folder structure, indented

Spaces per level

Tree

src
├── components
│   ├── Button.tsx
│   └── Card.tsx
├── lib
│   └── utils.ts
└── index.ts
package.json
README.md

How to Use the ASCII Tree Generator Online

ASCII Tree Generator turns an indented list into the box-drawn tree you see in READMEs and documentation: ├── for a branch, └── for the last item, │ for the line that continues down. Type or paste your structure with two spaces per level, adjust the spaces-per-level setting if your editor used four, and copy the result or save it as tree.txt.

Directory trees that render correctly in a README on every platform. The box-drawing characters are the reliable part; some terminals and fonts render pure ASCII fallbacks better, which is why the choice between them is worth having.

No software to install Free Works on any device

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the ASCII Tree Generator

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1. Fill in your own figures or text
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2. The result updates as you type — there is no button to press
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3. The note underneath says what the number means and where the usual version of it is wrong

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What is the ASCII Tree Generator?

At a glance

Takes: An indented list, one folder or file per line
Indent: Spaces per level is yours to set; tabs are converted
Gives: A tree using the ├──, └── and │ characters
Output: Copy button, or download as tree.txt
Runs: In the page; nothing is sent anywhere

Why Use Text Tools Online?

Counting words, changing case, pulling emails out of a page or writing an amount in words are small jobs that eat time by hand. These tools do them the moment you paste, and the text stays in your browser.

“Paste once, and let the tool do the fiddly part.”

Counts as you type
Lists sorted and cleaned
QR codes for anything
Cheque amounts in words

Case changed in one click
Emails and links pulled out
Citations in APA or Chicago
Handy commands for developers

Popular Uses for Text Utilities

Short, repetitive text jobs are what these tools were made for.

Essay word limits Check that an essay or application answer is within the word or character limit.
Fixing capital letters Turn text typed in CAPS LOCK into normal sentence case without retyping it.
Collecting contacts Pull every email address or phone number out of a long message or page.
Writing cheques Get a rupee or dollar amount written correctly in words for a cheque or invoice.
QR codes Make a QR code for a website link, contact card, email address or event.
Reference lists Format a book or website reference in APA or Chicago style for an assignment.
Tidying lists Sort lines alphabetically, remove repeats or add numbers to a pasted list.
Command helpers Build a cron schedule, git command or chmod setting without searching the manual.

What You Can Do with the ASCII Tree Generator

Generation happens on your own machine, at your machine's speed

Randomness comes from the browser’s CSPRNG where the output is meant to be unguessable

Output length and character set are yours to set rather than fixed by a preset

Why Use ToolXkit for ASCII Tree Generator?

Your files stay with you

Everything runs inside your browser. Nothing you open or type is uploaded to a server.

Writing and Text Tools for Different Users

Students

Count words, format citations and tidy notes before submitting coursework.

Writers and bloggers

Change case, find repeated words and check length before publishing a piece.

Office workers

Clean up pasted lists, find and replace names and write amounts in words.

Marketers

Extract emails, links and hashtags from pages and make QR codes for campaigns.

Developers

Encode Base64, build cron lines and generate git and shell commands quickly.

Accountants

Write invoice and cheque amounts in words and tidy columns of pasted figures.

Best Times to Clean Up Text

Text tools save time when you are:

Keeping to a word limit
Fixing text typed in capitals
Building a contact list from emails
Writing out a cheque
Printing a QR code poster
Finishing a reference list
Removing repeats from a list
Setting up a scheduled job

Tips and Good to Know

It draws the box-drawing characters only, not a plain |-- fallback. In a font without those glyphs the tree may look broken; most editors and GitHub render them fine.
It does not read a real folder. To turn an actual directory into a list, run tree or ls first and paste the names here.
Inconsistent indentation makes a wrong tree. If a branch sits at the wrong depth, check that line’s leading spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about this tool.

Do I need to install anything to use the ASCII Tree Generator?

No. ASCII Tree Generator runs entirely in your browser — there is nothing to download, no extension and no desktop program. It works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Is it safe to use the ASCII Tree Generator online?

Safer than the usual alternative, yes. Most online tools upload your file to a server you know nothing about, where it sits until someone deletes it. Here the file never leaves your device — the processing happens in the page itself, so there is no server copy to leak, retain or sell.

Is my text sent anywhere when I use ASCII Tree Generator?

No. The text you paste is handled in your browser and never leaves the page. That makes it safe for drafts, customer lists and anything else you would rather keep to yourself.

Is there a limit on how much text I can paste?

The site sets none. Long documents are handled by your own device, so a whole book may be slow on an older phone. Articles, essays and long lists are no trouble.

Can I use ASCII Tree Generator without making an account?

Yes. There is no login, no email to hand over and no daily limit. Open the page, paste or type, and copy or download the result when it is ready.

Why does my word count differ from Microsoft Word?

Programs treat hyphenated words, numbers and symbols a little differently. The gap is usually a few words in a long piece. If a teacher or portal sets a limit, stay a little under it to be safe.

Do the QR codes made here expire?

No. The information is stored directly in the pattern, with no redirect through our servers, so the code keeps working for as long as the link or text inside it stays valid.

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