Convert GIF to ART Online — Free
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What is GIF?
GIF is a bitmap image format that supports animations. Animated GIFs are widely used for short video clips on social media and messaging apps.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Graphics Interchange Format
- Extension
- .gif
Key Features
- Animation support
- Universal compatibility
- No sound
- Looping
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
GIF vs ART
| Feature | GIF | ART |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Graphics Interchange Format | AOL Compressed Image |
| Extension | .gif | .art |
| Best For | Animation support | AOL proprietary |