Picture to ASCII

This project converts images into ASCII art using a C program. It processes an input image and generates a text-based representation using characters of varying brightness to emulate the image's details.

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Features

• Converts images into dynamic ASCII art.
• Supports grayscale conversion using brightness mapping.
• Animated output with smooth transitions.
• Compatible with .jpg, .png, and other image formats supported by stb_image.h.

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Requirements

• Operating System: Windows
• Compiler: GCC (MinGW recommended)
• Libraries:
  • stb_image.h (Included in the project folder)

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Usage

1. Prepare the Image: Place the image file in the same directory as the program or note its path.

2. Run the Program: Execute the compiled program and provide the path to the image when prompted.

   Enter image path: example.jpg
   

3. View ASCII Output: The ASCII representation of the image will be displayed in the console.

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How It Works

1. The program uses the stb_image.h library to load image data.
2. The image is resized to fit a 120x60 grid for the console.
3. Each pixel's brightness is calculated and mapped to an ASCII character based on its intensity.
4. Color effects are applied using SetConsoleTextAttribute from the Windows API.
5. The output is animated by updating the console periodically.

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