Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about turning code into images with gilika: How it works and what it supports.
How do I turn code into an image with gilika?
Paste your snippet into the editor, pick a theme, background, and aspect ratio, then export a PNG or copy the image straight to your clipboard. Every step happens in your browser, so there is nothing to install and no sign-up required.
What can I use gilika for?
gilika is a fast code-to-image and code screenshot generator for READMEs, blog posts, slides, social media, and documentation. Paste a snippet, style it, and export a high-resolution PNG or copy the image straight to your clipboard.
What image formats can I export?
You can download your code image as a PNG, or copy it directly to your clipboard to paste into a document, chat, or design tool.
Which programming languages are supported?
gilika ships 13 curated languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, TSX, Python, Go, Rust, Java, HTML, CSS, JSON, Shell, and Markdown. The language is detected automatically, and you can also set it manually.
Is gilika free?
Yes. The free tier includes the full editor, live preview, every theme and background, and 10 exports per month. Pro is $6 per month for unlimited exports and saved styles.
Do I need an account to use it?
No. You can create and export code images anonymously. An account only stores reusable styles, never your code, and is required for the Pro plan.
Does gilika run any analytics or telemetry?
Only privacy-friendly, cookieless page analytics. We use Vercel Web Analytics to count pageviews and visitors anonymously; it sets no cookies, does not track you across other sites, and never sees your code. Fonts are self-hosted, and there is no advertising or cross-site tracking.
Can I make a carousel of code slides?
Yes. Carousel mode lets you build a deck of code slides that share one visual style and export them together as a ZIP of PNGs — handy for multi-part social posts and slide threads. Like single images, every slide is rendered in your browser and your code is never uploaded.
Can I customize how the image looks?
Yes. You can choose between multiple themes, solid or transparent backgrounds, macOS, Windows, or Linux window chrome, monospace fonts, line numbers, line highlighting, and 1:1, 4:5, or 16:9 aspect ratios.