Converters¶
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
petcat -text -w2 -o outputfile.seq -- inputfile.txt