What is Windows cursor?
A Windows cursor image container related to ICO, with a hotspot specifying the pointer location.
Image conversion does not preserve custom cursor hotspots or animated cursor behavior.
Technical details
A CUR file uses an icon-like directory of cursor images plus cursor-specific hotspot coordinates that locate the active pixel. [1]
Background and compatibility
Windows uses the hotspot as the screen position that receives a pointer event; cursor files therefore carry behaviorally meaningful metadata beyond the pixels. [1]
Sources and references
- Resource File Formats: Cursor and Icon ResourcesMicrosoft Learn
Preview on your device
Visual image preview; decoding depends on the image encoding and browser.
Conversion support
Choose a file in the workspace to see the available output formats and options. A supported container may still contain an unsupported codec.
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