# img2irc (1.1.0) ![img2irc preview](https://i.imgur.com/0omljq5.png) *img2irc* is a premiere command-line utility which converts images to irc/ansi art, with a lot of post-processing filters # how to install - ### download the linux binary statically linked with musl, works on all x86_64 linux platforms cd /tmp wget https://github.com/waveplate/img2irc/releases/download/v1.0.4/img2irc-1.0.4-linux-x86_64.tar.gz sudo tar -xzf img2irc-1.0.4-linux-x86_64.tar.gz -C /usr/local/bin --strip-components=1 img2irc-1.0.4/img2irc rm -rf img2irc-1.0.4-linux-x86_64.tar.gz - ### install with `yay` (arch linux) >[!NOTE] >if you like this project, i would appreciate you giving it a vote on the [aur](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/img2irc)! yay -S img2irc - ### install with `cargo` cargo install img2irc-rs the binary will be installed to `~/.cargo/bin/img2irc` # usage `img2irc [OPTIONS]` | option | description | default value | |----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | image | image url or file path | required | | -w, --width | output image width in columns | auto | | -h, --height | output image height in rows | auto | | --scale | scaling factors (x:y, e.g., "2:2") | none | | --aspect | final aspect ratio (x:y, e.g., "2:1") | none | | --crop | crop image ("x1,y1,x2,y2") | none | | --filter | sampling filter | nearest | | --rotate | rotate degrees | 0 | | --fliph | flip horizontal | false | | --flipv | flip vertical | false | ### colours rendering options (select one) `irc` mode has 99 colours, (6.62-bit) `ansi` mode has 256 colours (8-bit) `ansi24` has 16777216 colours (24-bit) | option | description | |----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | --irc | use irc99 colours | | --ansi | use 8-bit ansi colours | | --ansi24 | use 24-bit ansi colours | ### pixel rendering options (select one) `halfblock` mode increases the vertical resolution, doubling the total resolution for a given size `quarterblock` mode increases both the vertical and horizontal resolution by twofold, quadrupling the total resolution for a given size `braille` mode uses 2x4 dot patterns to represent pixels, increasing resolution eightfold | option | description | |----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | --braille | use braille pixels | | --hb, --halfblock | use halfblock pixels | | --qb, --quarterblock | use quarterblocks pixels | ### image processing options | option | description | default value | |----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | -b, --brightness | adjust brightness (0 = no change) | 0.0 | | -c, --contrast | adjust contrast (0 = no change) | 0.0 | | -g, --gamma | adjust gamma (0 to 255) | 0.0 | | -s, --saturation | adjust saturation (0 = no change) | 0.0 | | -u, --hue | rotate hue (0 to 360) | 0.0 | | -i, --invert | colors are inverted, opposite on the color wheel | false | | -d, --dither | dithering (1 to 8) | 0 | | -B, --luma-brightness | adjust luma brightness (braille only) | 0.0 | | -C, --luma-contrast | adjust luma contrast (braille only) | 0.0 | | -G, --luma-gamma | adjust luma gamma (braille only) | 0.0 | | -S, --luma-saturation | adjust luma saturation (braille only) | 0.0 | | -I, --luma-invert | luminance is inverted (braille only) | false | | --colorspace | colourspace (hsl, hsv, hsluv, lch) | hsv | | --grayscale | converts image to black and white | false | | --nograyscale | exclude grayscale colours from the palette | false | | --pixelize | pixelize pixel size | 0 | | --boxblur | simple average of all the neighboring pixels surrounding one | false | | --gaussianblur | gaussian blur radius | 0 | | --oil | oil filter ("[radius],[intensity]") | none | | --halftone | made up of small dots creating a continuous-tone illusion | false | | --sepia | brownish, aged appearance like old photographs | false | | --normalize | adjusts brightness and contrast for better image quality | false | | --noise | random variations in brightness and color like film grain | false | | --emboss | gives a raised, 3d appearance | false | | --identity | no modifications, unchanged image | false | | --laplace | enhances edges and boundaries in an image | false | | --denoise | reduces noise for a cleaner, clearer image | false | | --sharpen | increases clarity and definition, making edges and details more distinct | false | | --cali | cool blue tone with increased contrast | false | | --dramatic | high contrast and vivid colors for a dramatic effect | false | | --firenze | warm, earthy tones reminiscent of tuscan landscapes | false | | --golden | warm, golden glow like sunset light | false | | --lix | high-contrast black and white appearance with increased sharpness | false | | --lofi | low-fidelity, retro appearance like old photographs or film | false | | --neue | clean, modern appearance with neutral colors and simple design | false | | --obsidian | dark, monochromatic appearance with black and gray shades | false | | --pastelpink | soft, delicate pink tint like pastel colors | false | | --ryo | bright, high-contrast appearance with vivid colors and sharp details | false | | --frostedglass | blurred, frosted appearance as if viewed through semi-transparent surface | false | | --solarize | strange, otherworldly appearance with inverted colors and surreal atmosphere | false | | --edgedetection | highlights edges and boundaries in an image | false |