These applications will enable users to creates ASCII graphics using texts or images as the source files.
Since ASCII art can use several types of symbols, depending on its type, there are numerous applications that can be used to convert images (typically BMPs or JPEGs are used as the source formats) to ASCII art.
Alternatively, one could also rely on regular text files and turn them into ASCII art using specialized software utilities.
ASCII creators will allow users to save their creation as external files, choosing the format that best suits their needs.