Convert Video to ASCII Art in Real Time
Play a video rendered entirely as ASCII characters. Adjust the resolution and character set for different visual effects.
A fun and creative way to visualize video content in text form. Works well for retro-style presentations, creative coding projects, or just impressing people with something unexpected.
Drop a video file here
MP4 or WebM
Frequently Asked Questions — Video to ASCII Art
Each frame is converted to ASCII art, then the ASCII frames are compiled back into a video. It's a visual effect, not text output.
Yes. The output is a regular video file where each frame looks like ASCII art.
High-contrast videos with clear subjects look best. Dark or busy scenes may be hard to read in ASCII form.
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