Convert images and videos to images that seem rendered by a ZX Spectrum with this lightweight, portable application that requires no complicated configuration.
- Image to ZX Spec
- Version :2.0.0
- License :Trial
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Silent Software
Image to ZX Spec Description
If you used to own a ZX Spectrum computer, you are probably curious about how today’s content would look when displayed on such an old device.
Fortunately, nowadays there are various applications that serve several purposes, including emulating a ZX Spectrum. Image to ZX Spec can help you convert multiple files from your computer and see how they would look on a ZX Spectrum.
Portable utility
This program does not need to be installed on the target computer, since it is portable. You can also run it from removable storage media such as USB flash drives or external HDDs. However, it requires that Java Runtime Environment is installed on your computer.
It does not tamper with any of your Windows registry entries, nor does it generate any additional files or folders on your commputer without your explicit permission. Simply unpacking the archive it comes in and launching the executable grants you full access to its features.
Converts video and image files
This tool can be used to convert image and video files in a manner that resembles how ZX Spectrum would’ve rendered them. Among the Dithering types you can find Bayer 2×1, Atkinson, Bayer 2×2, Omega Ordered 2×2, Bayer 4×4, Burkes, Bayer 8×8, Lightness 16×16, Floyd-Steinberg, Magic Square 4×4, Nasik Magic Square 4×4, Jarvis-Judice-Ninke, Low Error Atkinson, Character Dither, Sierra Filter Light and Stucki.
It supports handling AVI, MOV, MPG, MP4, JPG, PNG and GIF input formats and can export content to PNG or JPG. The output format can be selected from the application’s Control Panel.
Simple interface
This application can be easily used, even by novices. In order to operate its functions, you need to define the input files as well as the output folder from the “File” menu and hit the “Play” button from the main window.
If needed, the Control Panel window can help you adjust general options, but also more specific ones, such as ones related to pre-processing or dithering.
Lightweight ZX Spectrum image and video converter
All things considered, Image to ZX Spec is a lightweight app that can help you convert images or videos into images that seem rendered by the ZX Spectrum. It comes with a simple interface and requires no installation.