Code to Image converts code snippets into beautiful, shareable PNG images with syntax highlighting, theme selection, language labels, and configurable backgrounds. Perfect for Twitter/X posts, blog articles, documentation screenshots, and presentations where embedding runnable code isn't possible. Choose from popular themes (Dracula, GitHub, One Dark, Solarised) and export at high resolution.
How it Works
1Paste your code snippet into the editor.
2Select the programming language for syntax highlighting.
3Choose a visual theme, background colour or gradient, and padding settings.
4Click Export and download the PNG image.
Frequently Asked Questions
What image resolution is exported?
Images are exported at 2× pixel density (retina quality) by default, producing sharp images on high-DPI displays. The actual pixel dimensions depend on the code length and padding settings. For very long code snippets, consider increasing the canvas width setting or splitting into multiple images.
Can I share code images on social media?
Yes — that's the primary use case. Images are exported as PNG which is supported by all platforms. Twitter/X renders code images clearly in the feed. Note that code in images is not searchable and cannot be copied by readers, so always link to a runnable version (GitHub Gist, CodePen) in the same post.
Which syntax highlighting themes are available?
Popular themes typically include Dracula, GitHub Dark, GitHub Light, One Dark Pro, Monokai, Solarised Dark, Nord, and VS Code Dark+. These are the themes most commonly recognised by developer audiences.
Can I show line numbers in the output?
Yes. A line number toggle in the settings adds gutter numbers to the left of the code. Line numbers are rendered at slightly lower opacity to keep focus on the code itself.