Convert PALM to ART

Understanding palm and art file formats

Palm files, commonly with extensions like .pdb or .prc, are data files used by Palm OS devices. They can contain eBooks, databases, or application data. ART files, on the other hand, are image files developed by AOL, typically used for compressed graphics on the web. Converting from Palm to ART usually means extracting image data from a Palm file and saving it in the ART image format.

Why convert palm to art?

Converting Palm files to ART format is useful if you want to extract and use images from Palm OS applications or eBooks in a format compatible with web browsers or image editors that support ART files.

How to convert palm to art

Direct conversion from Palm to ART is not straightforward, as Palm files are containers that may or may not include images. The process generally involves two steps:

1. Extract images from the Palm file using a tool like Palm Database Browser or PRC Explorer.
2. Convert the extracted images (often in BMP, GIF, or PNG format) to ART using an image converter such as XnConvert or IrfanView.

Recommended software for palm to art conversion

• Palm Database Browser (Windows): Extracts images from Palm files.
• XnConvert (Windows, Mac, Linux): Converts extracted images to ART format. Use File → Open to load the image, then File → Export and select ART as the output format.
• IrfanView (Windows): Supports batch conversion to ART after installing the necessary plugins. Use File → Batch Conversion/Rename and select ART as the output format.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open your Palm file in Palm Database Browser or PRC Explorer.
2. Extract any embedded images and save them in a standard format (e.g., BMP, PNG).
3. Open the extracted image in XnConvert or IrfanView.
4. Use File → Export or File → Save As to save the image in ART format.

Tips and considerations

• Not all Palm files contain images; check the file contents first.
• ART is a less common format; ensure your target application supports it.
• For batch conversions, XnConvert is highly recommended due to its wide format support.