6 file types use the .art file extension.

What is an ART file?

CAD model created by ArtCAM, a CNC (computer numerical control) program used for artistic design and manufacturing; saves a 2D or 3D model as well as instructions for a machine to cut or engrave the design; used for signs, woodworking, engraving, and jewelry.

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AOL Compressed Image File

Bitmap image file compressed by America Online (AOL); saved in a proprietary format that most image viewing programs do not recognize; can be opened within America Online by selecting "File→Open..."

To save an ART file in a more compatible format, open the image with AOL File Viewer, choose "Save As..." and select a different format.

Programs that open ART files

Updated: June 7, 2008

BERNINA Embroidery File

An ART file may also be an embroidery design created by versions 1 to 4 of BERNINA ARTlink, an embroidery application. It contains a design that includes object outlines, stitches, thread colors, a preview thumbnail image, and other metadata . ART files can be loaded into a BERNINA sewing machine and stitched onto a quilt, shirt, or another piece of fabric.

The ART format is one of many design file types utilized in the embroidery community and is the native format used by BERNINA sewing machines and software. Other embroidery formats include .PES , .VP3 , .VIP , .JEF , .HUS , and .PCS .

There are several different versions of the ART format, and older versions of BERNINA software may not open newer versions of ART files. Also, beginning with version 5 of ARTlink, the software saves designs with file extensions that reflect the version of the software. For example, ARTlink 5 saves designs as .ART50 files, and ARTlink 6 saves designs as ART60 files.

How do I transfer an ART file from my computer to a sewing machine?

To transfer an ART file to a sewing machine, insert a USB storage device in your computer, then transfer the ART file from your computer to the connected storage device via File Explorer in Windows or Finder in macOS. After transferring the file, eject the storage device from your computer and insert it into the BERNINA sewing machine to transfer the design to embroider it onto the material.

You can open and edit BERNINA ART files with the embroidery software included with BERNINA sewing machines. You can also be open, view, and print ART files with BERNINA ARTlink in Windows.

If you are looking to convert an ART file to another embroidery format, you can do so with BERNINA ARTlink by selecting File → Export Machine File... . Conversion options include PES, JEF, SEW, PEC, VP3, VIP, HUS, .SHV , and .EXP .

Programs that open ART files

Updated: March 25, 2021

Art Document

Image file that may have been created by several different drawing programs; typically a vector graphic and uses points, vertices, and lines to represent the image instead of dots like a bitmap image; also used by various clipart programs.

Programs that open ART files

Updated: June 9, 2009

Visual Paradigm Online Artwork

An ART file may also be an artwork project created by Visual Paradigm Online, a web app for designing documents, such as infographics and brochures. It is saved in the native Visual Paradigm Online Artwork (ART) format and contains document formatting, one or more layers, graphics, text, shapes, and other design elements.

Visual Paradigm Online is the online counterpart to the desktop Visual Paradigm application. The tool allows you to create, edit, save, export, and import artwork, such as infographics, flyers, posters, brochures, greeting cards, and resumes.

How to create an ART file

When you save artwork as an ART file with Visual Paradigm Online, you can choose to save it to local storage (your device) or Google Drive. After saving the file, you can import the file into Visual Paradigm Online to continue modifying the design.

To create an ART file:

NOTE: In Visual Paradigm Online, you can choose from different apps to create different types of artwork. When creating diagrams with the Diagram app module, Visual Paradigm Online saves diagrams as .VPD files.

You can open an ART file with Visual Paradigm Online in a web browser. To open an ART file, select File → Open .

Visual Paradigm Online can convert ART files to various image formats:

Programs that open ART files

Updated: October 7, 2022

Artifacts Artifact File

Visual Studio program bug description created with Artifacts, a file-based bug tracker; saved as an "artifact" with a unique ID and contains a bug description in an XML format; can be categorized and filtered by labels within Artifacts.

Programs that open ART files

Updated: June 4, 2013