What It Does
ASCII Generator converts After Effects text layers into retro-style ASCII art. The process takes three steps: select one or more text layers, choose from over 200 ASCII font presets, and click Generate. The plugin implements the FIGfont specification, a standard for ASCII art fonts.
Key Features
200+ ASCII font presets. The plugin includes a full gallery of ASCII art styles, from blocky computer fonts to decorative text treatments.
Multi-layer support. Select and convert multiple text layers at once for faster batch processing.
FIGfont spec implementation. Built on Patrick Gillepsie’s JavaScript implementation of the FIGfont specification, ensuring compatibility with the standard ASCII art font format.
Who It’s For
Useful for motion designers creating retro or tech-themed title sequences, developers building UI animations with a terminal aesthetic, or anyone needing quick ASCII text effects without manually typing characters.
Pricing
ASCII Generator uses a pay-what-you-want model with a suggested price of $9.99. Individual users can pay any amount they choose. Businesses and teams must pay the suggested price to receive a valid license. One-time purchase, no subscription.