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Online video to ASCII converter
Turn every frame
into character art.
Turn your video into moving ASCII. Preview, adjust, and save your creation.
Original animation → ASCII animation
160 × 45 CHARS
ASCII
00:0000:12
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Frame-by-frame MP4 when supported; otherwise real-time recording. Exports have no audio.Download generated file
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Check the picture and duration here before downloading. No audio.
Converting in real timeLocal conversion · Target 30 FPS
Get started in three steps
From video to character art.
Find your style
Adjust detail, color, and characters to make every frame your own.
Save moving art
Save a frame or export an ASCII video for your next creation.
Video to ASCII: preview, customize, and export
Turn the light and shade of video frames into characters while preserving motion and outlines. Create ASCII animations in your browser without signing up.
Color or monochrome ASCII
Choose a character set and adjust detail, brightness, contrast, and shadow correction. Keep the original video colors or use a monochrome palette.
Save an ASCII video or a still image
Export your ASCII video or save the current frame as an image. Supported browsers offer frame-by-frame MP4 export; WebM is available through real-time recording.
Convert locally on your device
Video reading, ASCII conversion, and export run in your browser. Selected videos are not uploaded to this website’s server.
Video to ASCII FAQ
How do I convert an MP4 video to ASCII?
Choose or drop a video, adjust the character style and image settings, then export. You can try the demo animation before choosing a file.
Which video formats and sizes are supported?
MP4, WebM, MOV, and other formats work when your browser can decode their video codec. Files must be no larger than 100 MB, no longer than 60 seconds, and no higher than 4K resolution.
Does the exported video include audio? Can I export GIF?
Exports are silent ASCII videos in MP4 or WebM, depending on browser support. Direct GIF export is not currently available.
Can I recover my video or export after refreshing?
This site does not store video history or generated files. Download your creation before refreshing or closing the page; afterward, select your video again.