jp2a

Tiny command-line tool that converts JPEG images to ASCII art.

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About jp2a

jp2a is a small command-line utility that converts JPEG images into ASCII art for fast terminal previews or use in scripts. It is open source and built for macOS and Linux.

Strengths

  • Very lightweight and fast for quick terminal previews
  • Scriptable, so it fits easily into shell pipelines

Limitations

  • Limited to JPEG input rather than a wider range of image formats
  • No listed Windows build

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Christian Stigen Larsen
Platforms
macOS, Linux, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
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Tiny command-line tool that converts JPEG images to ASCII art
Categories
CLI tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (ASCII & Terminal Art); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 2 sources on file.

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