Online Video to ASCII Art Player
Play videos as real-time ASCII art. Adjustable width, multiple character sets, snapshot capture, and frame export.
Runs in your browser. No data leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Video to ASCII Player work?
Each video frame is captured in real time using requestAnimationFrame. The current frame is drawn onto a hidden Canvas scaled down to the configured character width, and getImageData() extracts the pixel data. Each pixel's brightness is calculated using the luminance formula and mapped to an ASCII character from the selected density ramp. The resulting text is rendered as a monospace pre-formatted block, updating every animation frame.
What video formats are supported?
Any format your browser can play: MP4, WebM, and MOV are the most common.
Can I capture screenshots of the ASCII output?
Yes. Take snapshots of individual frames as text or export them as images. This is useful for creating ASCII art stills from specific moments in the video.