Effects / ASCII

ASCII Matrix

The Matrix ASCII effect creates the iconic "digital rain" look from The Matrix. Using digit-based characters, it transforms images into streams of code-like patterns.

ascii-matrixPro

Effect ID: ascii-matrix

Example Configuration

ascii-matrix.json

{
  "effectId": "ascii-matrix",
  "ascii": {
    "cellSize": 10,
    "color": false,
    "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 (false for classic green)
`invert`	boolean	false	Invert brightness mapping
`charRotation`	boolean	false	Enable character rotation based on edge direction

Recommended Settings

color: false (for monochrome matrix green look)
cellSize: 8-12px for readability

Tips

Add scanlines post-processing for CRT authenticity
Use bloom effect for the iconic glow
Vertical portraits work best for "rain" effect
Combine with animated video input for true digital rain