asC - ASCII Image Converter

asC is a tool that converts any supported image format into an ASCII art representation. This tool is perfect for generating text-based images from any of the supported formats.

Features

• Convert images to ASCII art: Transform any image into an ASCII version with customizable scaling and optional color inversion.
• Support for multiple image formats: asC supports a multiple image formats, making it versatile for different use cases.

Supported File Formats

asC supports the following image file formats:

1. JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
2. PNG (.png)
3. BMP (.bmp)
4. PNM (.ppm, .pgm)
5. PSD (.psd)
6. TGA (.tga)
7. HDR (.hdr)
8. PIC (.pic)

Usage

To use asC, run the following command in your terminal:

asc [options] <image_file>

Example

Here’s a simple example of how to use asC:

asc -p guts_berserker_armor.jpg -r 0.5 -i > someFile.txt

In this example:

• The image located at guts_berserker_armor.jpg is converted to an ASCII representation and printed to the terminal.
• The output is scaled to 50% of the original size.
• The colors are inverted to improve visibility.
• '>' puts the output of the terminal to a file.

Installation

To install asC, clone the repository and compile the source code:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/asc.git
cd asc
make

License

This project is licensed under the GPL License.

Improvement

I am planning on improving this with the following features:

• video support
• GIF support
• edge detection and styled representation

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