ascii-video

Convert video, audio, images, and text to ASCII art using Python and ffmpeg.

Updated Jun 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/srivtx/supercharger-opencode --skill ascii-video-srivtx
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Skill: ascii-video
Source: https://github.com/srivtx/supercharger-opencode/tree/main/video/ascii-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/srivtx/supercharger-opencode --skill ascii-video-srivtx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, numpy, pillow, scipy, ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts any video, audio, images, or text into high-quality ASCII video art, providing a unique and visually striking way to present content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video to ASCII: Convert video files into ASCII art animations.
  • Audio Visualizer: Generate visual representations of audio files.
  • Image to ASCII: Convert images to ASCII art.
  • Text to ASCII: Convert text to ASCII art with various effects.
  • Use Case: Imagine you have a promotional video for a product. Use this Skill to convert the video into an ASCII animation that can be used in marketing materials for a retro, visually appealing look.

Quick Start

Use the ascii-video skill to convert the video file 'product-promo.mp4' into an ASCII animation and save it as 'ascii-promo.mp4'.

Frequently Asked Questions about ascii-video

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert video to ASCII art animations?

To convert video to ASCII art, you process video files using Python for rendering and ffmpeg for encoding, transforming standard video content into high-quality ASCII animations suitable for retro presentations.

Can I generate an audio visualizer using ASCII characters?

Generating an audio visualizer with ASCII characters is supported by processing audio files to create visual representations, utilizing Python alongside NumPy and SciPy to map audio data into creative ASCII formats.

What dependencies do I need to create ASCII video from images and text?

Creating ASCII video requires Python, NumPy, Pillow, SciPy, and ffmpeg to process and visualize input data, ensuring proper rendering of images and text into ASCII art formats.

What is the best way to use ASCII video art for marketing materials?

The best way to use ASCII video art for marketing is converting promotional videos into ASCII animations, providing a unique and visually striking retro look that enhances creative presentations and product showcases.

Does this ASCII video conversion approach work for educational materials?

ASCII video conversion works well for educational materials by transforming video, audio, images, and text into visually striking ASCII art, offering a distinct creative format for presenting instructional content.