ASCII art generator?

[proalan]

I used to use a program in windows that converted images into ascii art, are there any ASCII art generators about in the linux world?

[saulgoode]

The GIMP

[yabbadabbadont]

My search only turned up windows/dos and online converters. If you have one that you like from Windows/DOS, you could see if it will run using WINE or DosBox/DOSEmu.

[FranMichaels]

Originally Posted by proalan I used to use a program in windows that converted images into ascii art, are there any ASCII art generators about in the linux world?

http://libcaca.zoy.org/
http://aa-project.sourceforge.net/

Ubuntu has both.

You can even watch videos in ascii on the fly using these too

[ValPaliy]

Originally Posted by proalan I used to use a program in windows that converted images into ascii art, are there any ASCII art generators about in the linux world?

Try JavE, it's Java-based.

P.S. This is my first post here, and I want to say thanks - I am relatively new to Ubuntu, your forums have helped me a lot already - keep up the good work!!!

[aaaantoine]

Originally Posted by saulgoode The GIMP

What he said.

1. File -> Save a Copy
2. From the file type drop-down, select ASCII art.
3. From there, you get to choose between plain text, HTML, and a bunch of other options.

If you have a big picture, you should resize it beforehand. The GIMP's ASCII art tool treats 1 pixel as 1 ASCII character.

[Dr Small]

Maybe I am missing something, but I don't have a "ASCII Art" option. Could you provide a screenshot?

[saulgoode]

You need to click the Select File Type triangle to display the available options.

[Dr Small]

Originally Posted by saulgoode You need to click the Select File Type triangle to display the available options.

Thanks. That's what I thought. Apparently I don't have that.

[aaaantoine]

That's a bit different from my view. You can also find it here: