UTILITY

GIF to terminal ASCII animation script

Create a Node.js terminal ASCII animation from GIF frames.

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Render GIF frames as terminal text animation

GIF frames are represented with text characters for a terminal-style playback effect. Character width and threshold affect apparent detail.

Text animation discards much of the original image information and should be treated as a stylized export.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Select a local file or enter your input.

  2. 2

    Choose the available options and run the tool.

  3. 3

    Review and download the output.

About this tool

Create a Node.js terminal ASCII animation from GIF frames.

Animated frames require the ImageDecoder API, available in some browsers. Frame timing is approximated.