C Array Converter

A developer tool that converts image pixels into a C array for embedded systems and microcontrollers.

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Sample Input Birth date: Jan 15, 1995, Target date: Oct 20, 2023
Computed Result Chronological Age: 28 Years, 9 Months, 5 Days (10,505 days elapsed)
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About This Tool

This tool converts image pixels into a C-style initializer suitable for embedding in firmware. It accepts common image formats and outputs a syntactically valid C array that can be pasted into source files or headers. Conceptually, the process reads the image, optionally quantizes color depth, and packs pixel data into 8, 16, or 32-bit units according to the selected format. Users benefit from a reproducible asset pipeline, eliminating manual conversion steps and reducing the risk of data misalignment in embedded memory. Core features include color depth selection (8/16/32-bit), optional alpha handling, channel ordering control, and line-wrapping for readable code. The tool also supports header generation and metadata emission to facilitate automated builds and asset tracking. Typical use cases include embedding icons, sprites, or textures into microcontroller firmware for displays, wearables, or IoT devices. The resulting array values are presented in hex literals (0xNN) with configurable line length to match project style. This tool provides a deterministic, exportable artifact that integrates with C/C++ toolchains without requiring external image dependencies at runtime.

How to Use

  1. Upload your image file (PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF).
  2. Select desired color_depth (8/16/
  3. and optional include_alpha setting.
  4. Configure wrap_length or enable header generation if needed.
  5. Run conversion to generate the C array initializer.
  6. Copy the array into your source or download as a header file.
  7. Include width, height, and channels metadata if required by your project.
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What input formats are supported?
The tool accepts PNG, JPEG, BMP, and GIF formats. It validates the image integrity and size, and will apply quantity checks to prevent excessive memory usage in constrained environments.
Can I control the color depth and output format?
Yes. You can choose 8, 16, or 32 bits per pixel and decide whether to include alpha data. The output is a C-style initializer with hex literals and optional metadata headers.
Can I generate a header file for inclusion in a project?
Yes. The tool can emit a header-friendly format with includes, macro definitions (width, height, channels), and a typedef-safe array declaration to simplify integration into C/C++ code.
How are line breaks and formatting handled?
Wrap length determines how many characters appear per line in the initializer. You can adjust this to match your coding conventions, improving readability and editor performance.

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