AptEncode

AptEncode is a cross-platform command-line tool that converts standard images into NOAA APT-format WAV audio files, simulating the analog signal used by real weather satellites. It works on Linux, Windows and macOS, and supports a wide range of image formats out of the box.

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🌟 Features

• 🖼️ Accepts JPEG, PNG, BMP, and other standard formats
• 📏 Automatically scales input images to proper width and handles images with different resolutions
• 🎧 Outputs WAV files compatible with all APT decoders
• 🛠️ Works on Linux, Windows and macOS

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🔧 Installation & Build

Requirements

• C++20 compatible compiler

Windows

• Open with your IDE of choice and hit build or something (I used CLion)

Linux / macOS

• I don't use linux so if this snippet doesn't work i have no idea

g++ main.cpp WavAptEncoder.cpp -o AptEncode

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🔎 Usage

Single image mode (same image for both channels)

AptEncode <input> <output.wav>

Dual image mode (separate images for each channel)

AptEncode -d <input_a> <input_b> <output.wav>