PETSCII to ASCII Converter
Introduction:
This is the PETSCII to ASCII Converter tool. It allows users to convert PETSCII text into its corresponding ASCII representation.
Steps to Use:
- Enter your PETSCII text into the provided textarea.
- Click the "Convert to ASCII" button.
- The tool will convert each PETSCII character to its ASCII equivalent and display the result.
Functionality:
- The tool utilizes JavaScript to map PETSCII characters to their respective ASCII equivalents.
- It converts each PETSCII character to its corresponding ASCII character based on the mapping.
- The resulting ASCII characters are displayed in the output area.
Benefits:
- Convenience: Easily convert PETSCII text to ASCII without manual lookup.
- Accuracy: The tool uses a predefined mapping to ensure accurate conversion.
- Efficiency: Quickly obtain the ASCII representation of PETSCII text with just a few clicks.
FAQ: Q: What is PETSCII? A: PETSCII stands for PET Standard Code of Information Interchange. It is the character set used on Commodore 8-bit computers such as the Commodore 64.
Q: Why would I need to convert PETSCII to ASCII? A: Converting PETSCII to ASCII is necessary when working with PETSCII-encoded text on platforms or systems that use ASCII encoding.
Q: Can I use special characters in the PETSCII input? A: The tool supports a wide range of PETSCII characters, including letters, numbers, and common symbols. However, certain special characters may not have a direct ASCII equivalent and will be replaced with a placeholder space.
Q: Is there a limit to the length of PETSCII text I can convert? A: The tool should handle reasonably long PETSCII texts, but extremely large inputs may impact performance.
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