Effects / ASCII

ASCII Blocks

The Blocks ASCII effect uses Unicode block elements to create highly detailed ASCII art. These characters fill portions of their cell, allowing for smooth gradients and precise tonal representation.

ascii-blocksPro

Effect ID: ascii-blocks

Example Configuration

ascii-blocks.json

{
  "effectId": "ascii-blocks",
  "ascii": {
    "cellSize": 4,
    "color": true,
    "invert": false,
    "charRotation": false
  }
}

Settings

Property	Type	Default	Description
`cellSize`	number	8	Size of each character cell in pixels
`color`	boolean	true	Preserve original colors
`invert`	boolean	false	Invert brightness mapping
`charRotation`	boolean	false	Enable character rotation based on edge direction

Best Use Cases

Smooth gradients - Block elements excel at tonal transitions
Retro aesthetics - Perfect for pixel art style
Terminal graphics - Compatible with most terminal emulators
High contrast - Full blocks provide true black/white

Tips

Use small cell sizes (4-6px) for maximum detail
Works especially well with high-contrast images
Combine with monochrome mode for terminal-ready output
Great for creating retro game aesthetics