Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. ASCII webcam viewer (Chrome only) launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   WebCamMesh▲74

   Webcam browser experiment for Chrome

   2014 · airtightinteractive.com · its alternatives →

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   Webcam Effects▲157

   We just released a new version of our Chrome extension that enhances on-camera appearance and adjusts video image, making it perfect for meetings, video chats, and live streams. It's based on Webcam Effects SDK, using a custom pre-trained model and a WASM module. Compatible with any website that supports video conferencing or streaming, including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Discord, etc. It's completely free, no watermarks, no limits, no sign-ups required. Feedback is welcome!

   2023 · webcameffects.app · its alternatives →

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   Swiss Panorama▲62

   Live Webcam Memory

   2014 · its alternatives →

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   turn videos into ASCII art (open source, js+canvas)▲121

   This tool turns videos into ASCII pixel art. You can use your webcam feed or upload a video, then use the controls to adjust the colors, resolution, text style, etc. Github repo: https://github.com/collidingScopes/ascii It's built with javascript / html canvas. I'll be continuing to work on this, with the goal of improving performance (it can be laggy at high resolutions) and to also allow image input (turn an image into animated ASCII art). Please let me know of any feedback or suggestions!

   2024 · collidingscopes.github.io · its alternatives →

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   A webcam made out of HTML checkboxes▲202

   2021 · bryanbraun.com · its alternatives →

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   SessionCam▲68

   Watch recordings of your website visitors

   2014 · glassbox.com · its alternatives →

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   Image to ASCII▲105

   Make ASCII art for READMEs, Discord & creative visuals

   Sep 2026 · imagetoascii.art · its alternatives →

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   ASCII TV – Stream ASCII movies in your terminal with curl▲108

   Stream ASCII movies over HTTP. Contribute to martinraison/ascii-tv development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Zombocam▲69

   Filters and effects for your webcam

   2016 · zombocam.com · its alternatives →

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    Texttop▲80

    Interactive X linux desktop rendered to ASCII

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Webcam + Favicon = Face-icon▲7

    2013 · paulkaplan.me · its alternatives →

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    GifyCam▲73

    Use your webcam to make gifs. Integrates with Slack.

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    AsciiSketch a free browser-based ASCII art and diagram editor▲53

    Jan 2026 · files.littlebird.com.au · its alternatives →

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    Building an open-source and high-quality webcam with a Raspberry Pi 0 W▲6

    2020 · tnhh.net · its alternatives →

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    ChromeVox▲7

    A speedy screen reader for the visually impaired

    2016 · support.google.com · its alternatives →

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    ASCII pixel art editor for the terminal▲9

    feast your eyes

    May 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Sociagram▲11

    Webcam Recording as a Service

    2014 · sociagram.com · its alternatives →

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    GIF to ASCII Art▲9

    2023 · gifcii.fun · its alternatives →

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    A web video player for local files▲7

    2021 · webvideoplayer.org · its alternatives →

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    I'm working on a Chrome extension for viewing EXIF data of images▲23

    I started this because similar Chrome extensions were paywalling features and I wanted a free, open source alternative. I'm new to this, so I would appreciate feedback and tips if anyone has some!

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Web Audio Pitch Shifter for Videos – Chrome Extension▲5

    2015 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Image Extractor for Chrome▲5

    2021 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

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    I made a Chrome extension that writes docs by capturing your screen▲6

    Would love to hear your feedback! It's 100% free. :-)

    2024 · wizardshot.com · its alternatives →

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    Browsergram, a one hour Chrome extension that Instagrams everything.▲8

    2012 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

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