You need a converter if any of the following apply to you:

Directly opens .art and .rlf files without data loss.

If you try opening an .art file in an older version of ArtCAM than the one it was created in, it will fail. You must always convert using a version equal to or newer than the file's origin.

You can convert external 3D meshes into ArtCAM reliefs. Supported formats include STL, OBJ, 3D DXF, and 3DS Exporting from ArtCAM to STL:

Launch Explorer. Go to File > Open and select your legacy .art file. The 3D relief will render.

: Carveco is built on the original ArtCAM source code and acts as a native converter, opening .art and .rlf files directly with full layer preservation.

Because "ArtCAM file converter" often refers to the built-in capabilities of the

The key advantage is that **all ArtCAM proprietary files (*.art, *.3dp, .rlf, .3da) are compatible with the latest versions of Carveco . This means you don't need to "convert" your files in a separate step. You can simply open your legacy ArtCAM projects directly inside Carveco, where they will retain all their original data, including models, vectors, and toolpaths. However, there are a few important notes:

This guide covers everything you need to know about converting files to modern formats or newer versions. 1. Converting ArtCAM Files to Other Formats