Effects / ASCII

ASCII Minimal

The Minimal ASCII effect uses a reduced character set for a cleaner, more subtle ASCII art appearance. With fewer characters, the transitions between tones are more pronounced, creating a simplified, high-contrast aesthetic.

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Effect ID: ascii-minimal

Example Configuration

ascii-minimal.json

{
  "effectId": "ascii-minimal",
  "ascii": {
    "cellSize": 10,
    "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

When to Use Minimal

High-contrast images - The fewer characters enhance bold contrasts
Large cell sizes - Looks cleaner at larger sizes (10-16px)
Artistic effect - Creates a more stylized, less detailed look
Clean aesthetics - Simplified character set for subtle results

Tips

Works best with subjects that have clear silhouettes
Combine with larger cell sizes for a more abstract look
Good starting point if standard ASCII feels too busy
Try disabling color for classic monochrome terminal aesthetic