ART is a derivative of the popular RawTherapee, trading a bit of customization and control over various processing parameters for a simpler and (hopefully) easier to use interface, while still maintaining the power and quality of RawTherapee.
Publisher’s description
What is ART?
ART by ART is open-source Windows software in the photo editors category. It ranks 9th by popularity among photo editors in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.26.9, released on September 16, 2026. The version history goes back to April 10, 2024: 19 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,708 times. The source code on GitHub (artraweditor/ART) has 500 stars. Similar programs include Pinta, Natron and Upscayl.
Project description on GitHub: “The ART raw image processor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.8 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ART is an open-source photo editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ART safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3E2B8997493584A812B216881BF475D2CE28C91A5310642E647A1BB15F4CB452· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 19 versions ›19 versions over 2 years · about 7.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.26.9Latest | September 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.26.8 | August 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.26.7 | July 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.26.6 | June 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.26.5 | May 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.26.4 | April 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.26.3 | March 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.26.2 | February 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ART.ART -echoco install art -yART_1.26.9_Win64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub us.pixls.art.ARTInformation
- Publisher
- ART
- Category
- Photo editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/artraweditor/ART
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.26.9
- Released
- September 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 30, 2024
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 7.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,708
- GitHub stars
- 500
- GitHub forks
- 35
- Website
- artraweditor.github.io
- winget ID
- ART.ART
- Chocolatey package
- art
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ART free?
Yes. ART is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is ART safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ART with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ART be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ART run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ART?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 10, 2024.
What are alternatives to ART?
Pinta, Natron, Upscayl, XnView MP and PhotoDemon. The alternatives page compares them.
