ansilove ☆

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Description:
ANSI/ASCII art to PNG converter

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 4.2.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: ansi ascii art conversion retro graphics

Install: brew install ansilove

About:
Ansilove converts legacy ANSI and ASCII art files into high-quality PNG images. It accurately renders art from BBS era files, including those using iCE colors and various block characters. This tool preserves the authentic look of retro digital art for modern viewing and sharing.

Key Features:

Supports multiple formats (ANS, BIN, NFO, IDF, TND)
Accurate rendering of iCE colors and block characters
High-quality PNG output with anti-aliasing options
Command-line interface for batch processing

Use Cases:

Preserving and sharing vintage BBS ANSI art collections
Converting NFO files to readable images for documentation
Creating retro-style graphics for modern web projects

Alternatives:

libcaca – Focuses on real-time terminal text graphics rather than static image conversion
ImageMagick – General-purpose image converter without specialized ANSI art support

License: BSD-2-Clause

Dependencies: libansilove

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 3:59pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	e1bc2554
Sep 13, 2024 1:22am		0	VERSION_BUMP	931cda38