ART is AOL's compressed image format from its 1990s software, which automatically recompressed web images — now obsolete and rarely seen.
ART opens in old AOL software and a few converters like IrfanView; convert to JPG/PNG to view today.
Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.
Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.
Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Purpose-built for its niche | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting |
Remove the background from ART images, upscale to 4K, or generate new visuals with SharkFoto AI.
ART is AOL's compressed image format from its 1990s software, which automatically recompressed web images — now obsolete and rarely seen.
ART opens in old AOL software and a few converters like IrfanView; convert to JPG/PNG to view today.
ART is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your ART file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.
No — ART doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.