- Find AOL Instant Messenger for all your favorite computers, devices
- AIM for Windows PC
- AIM for Mac
- AIM on the web
- AIM email chat
- AIM on the AOL desktop
- AV by AIM Video Chat
- AIM for iPad
- AIM App for iPhone/iPod Touch
- AIM app for Android
- TARGET for Blackberry
- AIM to TXT
Find AOL Instant Messenger for all your favorite computers, devices
Editor’s Note. AIM was discontinued as a service on December 15, 2017. This information remains for archival purposes only. †
AIM (short for AOL Instant Messenger), introduced in 1997, is one of the most popular instant messaging clients in the world. The free AIM software allows users to send instant messages to anyone on their “friends list”.
AIM also includes social media integration, photo and file sharing, video and audio chat, friends list themes/covers and more.
AIM for Windows PC
Connect to your social networks like Twitter and Instagram.
Free download : Load AIM
System requirements
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Windows 2000 or higher
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Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
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128MB RAM / 512MB for advanced multimedia functions
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Macromedia Flash
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Microphone and speakers/headset for voice/audio chat
AIM for Mac
For Mac users, AIM for Mac offers the same features as other versions of the instant messaging app.
Free download : Download AIM for Mac
System requirements
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Mac OS X 10.4.11 (or later) or 10.5.3 (or later)
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PowerPC G4 or Intel Macintosh (minimum)
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256 MB physical memory and 40 MB free disk space
AIM on the web
For users who cannot download an instant messaging client to their computer, especially at school or work, AIM Web Messenger is a great way to communicate with friends. Just open a web browser, sign in with your AIM account and you’ll see your friends and settings available, just like in the app you download.
No download required † Log in to AIM on the web.
System requirements
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Javascript enabled browser
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Adobe Flash 9.0 or higher
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Windows 2000/NT/XP/Vista or Mac OS X
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Internet connection
AIM email chat
Did you know when you were at AIM Mail that you can also send instant messages to your friends? AIM Mail’s chat integration allows users to enter their friends list.
No download required : Sign in with AIM Mail
System requirements
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Javascript enabled browser
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Adobe Flash 9.0 or higher
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Windows 2000/NT/XP/Vista or Mac OS X
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Internet connection
AIM on the AOL desktop
Before AIM became our own instant messaging client, most of us connected to the instant messaging network using the AOL Desktop software. Send and receive instant messages to friends, check AIM mail and surf the web all in one place.
Free download †
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Download AOL Desktop for Windows
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Download AOL Desktop for Mac
AV by AIM Video Chat
AV by AIM is a free website that allows you to video chat with friends directly from your web browser, without downloading any software or logging into an IM client.
No download required †
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How AV by AIM . to use
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Visit AV for AIM
System requirements
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Javascript enabled browser
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Adobe Flash 10.3 or higher
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Windows 2000/NT/XP/Vista or Mac OS X
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Internet connection
AIM for iPad
AIM for iPad is an innovative client for communicating with friends via instant messaging, social networking and more. Includes location sharing by status, access to your AIM Lifestream, and more.
Free download : Download AIM for iPad
System requirements
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Requires iOS 8.0 or later
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Requires 31.9 MB of disk space
AIM App for iPhone/iPod Touch
Use instant messaging on the go with the AIM app for iPhone/iPod Touch. Recently redesigned, the new AIM app for iPhone allows you to send and receive instant messages, host a group chat, share location information and images, access Facebook and Google Talk chats, and more.
Free download : Download AIM for iPhone/iPod
System requirements
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Requires iOS 8.0 or later
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Requires 31.9 MB of disk space
AIM app for Android
As the best instant messaging app for Android, AIM for Android users can enjoy instant messaging with friends on AIM networks, Facebook and Google chat, group chat, chat history, photo and location sharing and more.
Free download : Download the AIM app for Android
System requirements
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Android 2.1 and above
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2.9MB disk space
TARGET for Blackberry
Blackberry users can also enjoy AIM features with the native AIM app for Blackberry.
Free download : Download AIM for Blackberry
System requirements
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Blackberry 4.5.0 or higher
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647 KB disk space
AIM to TXT
For early cell phone users, the AIM app may not be available for your device. However, don’t be fooled! The AIM for TXT service is a free option that uses incoming text messages to help you send and receive instant messages to friends on your friends list. You may be charged for text messages.