VideoToAscii

by Der_Flohv1.1.9

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Convert and play videos as animated ASCII art in the console.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id der_floh.videotoascii --exact --version 1.1.9

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

VideoToAscii converts and streams any video file or webcam input as colourful ASCII characters directly in your terminal. Supports multiple conversion strategies, optional audio playback and output files.

Installers · v1.1.9

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for VideoToAscii.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install VideoToAscii on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id der_floh.videotoascii --exact --version 1.1.9. winget downloads the installer from Der_Floh and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install VideoToAscii silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id der_floh.videotoascii --exact 1.1.9 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall VideoToAscii via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id der_floh.videotoascii --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from VideoToAscii's Apps & Features entry.

Is VideoToAscii free?

VideoToAscii is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Der-Floh/Video-To-Ascii) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does VideoToAscii work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls VideoToAscii directly from the publisher.

How do I keep VideoToAscii up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id der_floh.videotoascii --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of VideoToAscii from microsoft/winget-pkgs.