Topic: [TOOL] Pic2EGA - Convert image to EGA graphics

[OgreVorbis]

Hello,

I really like the look of EGA graphics (specifically the dithered type). The only good free tool I have found that can take an image and convert it into that format is part of SCI companion (the tool for sierra's SCI engine). It outputs a fixed resolution and is very limited for what I wanted to do.

So I programmed my own tool in C#. It will take an input image and convert it to EGA, VGA (256 color), CGA, or a custom defined palette. It will apply dithering to the image with several selectable algorithms.

I am releasing it here. The archive includes the source and the binary. You are free to modify it; just do not claim it as yours or try to sell it.

Part of the reason I am posting this here is because it is still not 100% complete. It works well, but the first EGA dithering algorithm is a little off. The colors that it produces are wrong. I was hoping someone would be interested in helping me improve this project. I think this is something that a lot of people here could find useful.

Download:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zCwABhsg-ZSl0ghtuZEzHq-t4Wtxh1i7

Here is it working:

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[Danvzare]

That is beautiful!

I think I know about the tool you're talking about, the one that's part of SCI companion. But this looks like it'll be so much better!

I wish I could help with improving it, but I honestly wouldn't even know where to begin.
Good luck though.