AnsiLove
AnsiLove/C converts ANSI and artscene-related formats, including ANS, PCB, BIN, and XBin, into PNG images.
About AnsiLove
AnsiLove/C converts ANSI and artscene-related file formats into PNG images. The source lists support for ANSI (.ans), PCBoard (.pcb), Binary (.bin), ADF (.adf), IDF (.idf), Tundra (.tnd) and XBin (.xb) files. Releases are published on GitHub, and packages are available for several BSD, Linux and Homebrew systems. The directory category is Text Editors, but the source describes a file converter and does not mention editing features.
The site also covers related projects. libansilove is a library that performs similar conversions for use in other software. AnsiLove.js is a JavaScript port that displays these formats directly on web pages on the client side and adds support for ANSImations and baud rate emulation. Ansilove/PHP is deprecated, and version 1.12 is its last release. The source encourages users to move to AnsiLove/C and AnsiLove.js.
Key features
- Converts ANSI, PCBoard, Binary, ADF, IDF, Tundra and XBin files to PNG images
- libansilove library for converting artscene formats into PNG images
- AnsiLove.js displays artscene files directly on web pages on the client side
- AnsiLove.js adds support for ANSImations and baud rate emulation
- Packages available for OpenBSD, NetBSD, FreeBSD, Debian, Ubuntu, openSUSE, Gentoo and Homebrew
Best for: People who need to convert ANSI and artscene files into PNG images or display them on web pages.
Good for
- Releases and code are published on GitHub.
- Packages are available for several BSD, Linux and Homebrew systems.
- AnsiLove.js performs conversions on web pages without a separate conversion step.
Watch out for
- Ansilove/PHP is deprecated, and version 1.12 is its last release.
- The source describes file conversion and does not mention editing features.
- The source does not state pricing.
AnsiLove at a glance
- Website
- ansilove.org/downloads.html
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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AnsiLove FAQ
Which file formats does AnsiLove/C support?
The source lists ANSI (.ans), PCBoard (.pcb), Binary (.bin), ADF (.adf), IDF (.idf), Tundra (.tnd) and XBin (.xb) formats.
Where are AnsiLove releases published?
The source states that releases of AnsiLove/C, libansilove and AnsiLove.js are available on GitHub.
Should users still use Ansilove/PHP?
The source says Ansilove/PHP is deprecated and encourages users to migrate to AnsiLove/C and AnsiLove.js.
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