CUR file format
| Extension | .cur |
| Category | images |
| Programs | ACD Systems SCDSee 18 (Windows) Axialis CursorWorkshop (Windows) Corel PaintShop Pro X8 (Windows) Greenfish Icon Editor Pro (Windows) Inkscape (Windows, Mac, Linux) Microsoft Windows Snap Converter (Mac) |
| Description | Remember the ubiquitous cursor on your Windows PC; the presence of these graphic cursors was made possible by the creation of CUR files. However, editing a CUR file can be quite a challenge, especially for users lacking technical expertise. |
| Technical details | CUR files were developed as a variation of the ICO file format, which is essentially the representation of an image in various sizes and colors. To create a CUR file from ICOs, software engineers modify the ICO file by adding data that specifies the cursor's default location on the computer screen. |