What is an ART file?
The .ART file extension belongs to multiple different file formats. It is commonly used for ArtCAM Model files created by Delcam (now part of Autodesk). It is also used for printed circuit board (PCB) artwork layers in the Gerber RS-274X format by software like DipTrace. Older uses include the AOL Compressed Image File format developed by Johnson-Grace for America Online. Other programs like Adobe Illustrator, ArtRage, and BERNINA embroidery software also use the .ART extension.
How to open ART files?
Because .ART files can be 3D models, 2D images, PCB layouts, or embroidery data, you must know the exact format to choose the correct software. You can open an ArtCAM Model with Autodesk ArtCAM. You can view PCB artwork with a Gerber viewer or DipTrace. For AOL images, you need specialized legacy image viewers.
If you are not sure what format your file uses, viewer.online/art analyzes .ART files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
Best practices and troubleshooting
Do not change the file extension manually. This does not change the internal file format. Since .ART has multiple possible meanings, we recommend viewer.online/art to identify the actual format of your file.
If you need a different format, you can convert your file on convert.guru. For example, you can convert an AOL image to a .JPG or .PNG, or an ArtCAM Model to an .STL or .OBJ file.
Software and tools
Common tools that create or manage these files include Autodesk ArtCAM, DipTrace, Adobe Illustrator, and ArtRage. Command-line tools like ImageMagick can sometimes identify and convert legacy image formats.
Summary
viewer.online/art directly opens and previews .ART files in the browser, eliminating the need to install software or troubleshoot compatibility issues.