ASCII filter for OBS
The fastest ASCII filter for OBS is often a browser source: open TekDetek, build your look, add a Browser Source in OBS pointing at vikmil.com/tekdetek/, capture the tab. No OBS plugin to compile.
Free OBS output is watermarked and caps at 5 minutes per session (restart anytime). Pro removes the watermark and time cap.
Free
Open the app. Swipe and edit looks — phone reaction-diffusion and cellular automata included. Luma detection. Hand. Watermarked MP4 or PNG up to 20 seconds. Watermarked OBS up to 5 minutes (restart anytime).
Pro
Clean export — no watermark. Record and OBS as long as you want. Full preset library, Shuffle, Depth, Alt ASCII. Add RD, CA, PreText, GEO 3D, and Sonify on the desktop graph. Higher detection caps. Buy Pro on Gumroad.
OBS browser source steps
1. Open TekDetek in Chrome or Edge. 2. Activate camera or upload MP4. 3. In OBS: Sources → Browser → URL https://vikmil.com/tekdetek/ at your stream resolution. 4. Match frame rate to your scene.
Pair with luma detection so ASCII only fills tracked boxes. Compare plugins: browser FX vs OBS filters.
FAQ
What is free?
Open the app in a browser, swipe and edit looks (phone reaction-diffusion and cellular automata included), luma detection, Hand, watermarked MP4 or PNG up to 20 seconds, and watermarked OBS up to 5 minutes (restart anytime).
What requires Pro?
Clean export with no watermark, unlimited record and OBS, the full preset library, Shuffle, Depth and Alt ASCII, adding RD / CA / PreText / GEO 3D / Sonify on the desktop graph, and higher detection caps. TekDetek is not completely free.
Do I need an OBS ASCII plugin?
No — TekDetek runs in a browser source. Plugins exist but need install and updates.
Which browser for OBS capture?
Chrome or Edge on desktop. Test GPU load before going live.