About VideoToAscii
VideoToAscii converts and streams any video file or webcam input as colourful ASCII characters directly in your terminal. Supports multiple conversion strategies, optional audio playback and output files.
VideoToAscii 1.1.9
Convert and play videos as animated ASCII art in the console.
Technical details
| Publisher | Der_Floh |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.1.9 |
| Release date | 2025-07-02 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | neutral |
| Package ID | Der_Floh.videotoascii |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.8, Gyan.FFmpeg |
Install VideoToAscii from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Der_Floh.videotoascii -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Der_Floh.videotoascii -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Der_Floh.videotoascii -e
VideoToAscii adds this command to the command line: videotoascii.
Frequently asked questions
Is VideoToAscii free?
Yes. VideoToAscii is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of VideoToAscii?
The latest version is 1.1.9, released on Jul 2, 2025.
Is it safe to download VideoToAscii?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with a15e61cc4c6881a222a534d0d1a3dddf737abfa9ca8f5476231c4a9bfe72940f.
Which Windows versions does VideoToAscii support?
VideoToAscii runs on Windows and is available for any architecture systems.
How do I uninstall VideoToAscii?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find VideoToAscii and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Der_Floh.videotoascii -e.
Is there a portable version of VideoToAscii?
Yes. VideoToAscii is available as a portable ZIP archive (VideoToAscii-v1.1.9.zip, any architecture) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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