Here are some popular tools to convert images or screenshots to ASCII art:
jp2a
- A command-line tool for converting JPEG images to ASCII art. It's lightweight and customizable with various options for size and color.
- Installation:
sudo apt install jp2a
(Debian/Ubuntu) or from source.
ImageMagick + Text Mode
- ImageMagick can manipulate images in various ways, and it has a text mode for ASCII conversion.
Aasciinator
- An online tool that allows you to upload an image and convert it to ASCII. Simple and user-friendly.
Pillow (Python Library)
- A Python library for image processing that can be combined with custom scripts to create ASCII art.
- Example: Use
Pillow
to manipulate the image andcurses
for ASCII output.
ASCII Art Studio (Windows)
- A dedicated tool for creating and converting images into ASCII art.
These tools offer flexibility depending on your platform and customization needs.