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
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Sep 14, 2025 3:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e1bc2554
Sep 13, 2024 1:22am 0 VERSION_BUMP 931cda38