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Convert HEIC to ART Online — Free

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Upload your .heic 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 HEIC?

HEIC is Apple's image format used by iPhones and iPads. It offers better compression than JPG while maintaining high quality, but has limited compatibility.

Format Details

Full Name
High Efficiency Image Container
Extension
.heic

Key Features

  • Apple native
  • Better than JPG
  • Small file sizes
  • HDR support

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

HEIC vs ART

FeatureHEICART
Full NameHigh Efficiency Image ContainerAOL Compressed Image
Extension.heic.art
Best ForApple nativeAOL 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.

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