Show HN: turn videos into ASCII art (open source, js+canvas)

The tool allows users to convert videos into ASCII pixel art by either uploading a video or using a webcam feed. Users can adjust various settings such as colors, resolution, and text style. Once the video is processed, it can be exported for sharing or saving. The tool is free and open-source, licensed under MIT, and can be used for both personal and commercial purposes. Users are encouraged to support the developer through donations. The application may experience lag on less powerful computers or if too many applications are running simultaneously. If the video export feature fails, users are advised to use a screen-recording tool like OBS Studio. The project is built using JavaScript, HTML canvas, and CSS, with video encoding handled by an mp4 muxer. The developer emphasizes that no uploaded videos are stored, as all processing occurs on the user's device. Users are invited to share their creations on social media.

- The tool converts videos into ASCII art using webcam or uploaded videos.

- It is free, open-source, and allows for personal and commercial use.

- Users can adjust settings like colors and resolution before exporting.

- No uploaded videos are stored; processing is done client-side.

- Users can share their creations on social media platforms.