libansilove ☆

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Description:
Library for converting ANSI, ASCII, and other formats to PNG

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ansi ascii library png retro conversion

Install: brew install libansilove

About:
Libansilove is a C library designed for converting vintage ANSI and ASCII art into modern PNG images. It accurately interprets legacy character-based graphics, including support for iCE colors and various art formats, making it ideal for archival and retro computing applications. The library provides a robust foundation for developers needing to process and display classic digital art on contemporary systems.

Key Features:

Supports ANSI, ASCII, iCE colors, and other vintage formats
Outputs high-quality PNG images
Written in C for high performance and portability
Provides a stable API for integration into other applications

Use Cases:

Archiving and preserving BBS-era digital art
Building retro computing or emulation software
Displaying ANSI art on modern websites and applications

Alternatives:

libcaca – libcaca focuses on terminal-based text graphics rendering, whereas Libansilove specializes in converting art to PNG files.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2024 8:52pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	f7704bfd