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PETSCII conversion - A tool in the right hands

Ah, PETSCII conversion — the ultimate shortcut or the ultimate sin? Some call it a travesty, an almost forbidden act, no better than tracing a masterpiece with a blunt crayon. Others see it as a practical tool, a stepping stone to refine and shape something new. After all, even the best artists start with a rough sketch, right?

So, whether you're committing an artistic felony or just looking for a creative jumpstart, conversion tools are here. Use them wisely.

Multi platform

Name Version Creator Link File
Petsciiator Egon Olsen Homepage, GitHub

Windows

Name Version Creator Link File
PETSCII Compositor v1.10 Jason Page CSDB ZIP
Bmp2pet Algorithm CSDB ZIP
Img2petscii Youth GitHub, CSDB ZIP

PETSCII to ASCII and vice versa

For converting PETSCII to ASCII and vice versa, petcat, included with VICE, is a powerful tool. You can find available commands by running:

These commands ensure smooth conversions between PETSCII and ASCII formats, making petcat an essential tool for handling SEQ files.

Convert a SEQ file to an ASCII file:

petcat -text -o outputfile.txt -- inputfile.seq
Convert an ASCII file to a SEQ file:
petcat -text -w2 -o outputfile.seq -- inputfile.txt