Image Conversion
Convert BMP to ART Online — Free
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How to Convert
1
Upload your .bmp file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
2
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
3
Click Convert and download your .art file when it's ready.
What is BMP?
BMP is a simple, uncompressed image format native to Windows. It provides perfect quality but results in very large file sizes.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Bitmap Image
- Extension
- .bmp
Key Features
- Uncompressed
- Windows native
- Perfect quality
- Simple format
What is ART?
ART is a proprietary compressed image format developed by Johnson-Grace for America Online (AOL). It was used to deliver low-bandwidth images over AOL's dial-up service in the 1990s.
Format Details
- Full Name
- AOL Compressed Image
- Extension
- .art
Key Features
- AOL proprietary
- Johnson-Grace compression
- Low bandwidth
- Legacy format
BMP vs ART
| Feature | BMP | ART |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Bitmap Image | AOL Compressed Image |
| Extension | .bmp | .art |
| Best For | Uncompressed | AOL proprietary |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can convert up to 5 files per day completely free, with no watermark or registration required.
Most files convert in under 30 seconds. Larger files (over 500MB) may take 1-3 minutes.
No. Our converter uses optimized encoding settings by default to preserve the original quality.
Free users can convert files up to 100MB. Pro users can convert files up to 2GB.
Yes. Our converter works in any modern web browser on any device.