CUR to PNG converter



Supported image types: CUR (Windows cursor)
Max file size: 200MB. All uploaded files are automatically deleted 1 hour after upload.

Convert Windows Cursor (.cur) Files to PNG

The .cur file format is Microsoft Windows' standard format for static mouse pointers (such as the arrow, text I-beam, hand link pointer, and crosshair). Internally, a CUR file uses the same binary container structure as a Windows .ico icon, with type identifier 2 instead of 1 and X/Y hotspot coordinates stored in the directory header.

What Happens When You Convert CUR to PNG

  • Full alpha transparency: Mouse cursors rely on transparent backgrounds and semi-transparent drop shadows. Converting to 32-bit RGBA PNG keeps all transparent and anti-aliased pixels intact.
  • Multi-DPI cursor extraction: Modern Windows cursors often pack multiple sizes (such as 32×32, 48×48, and 64×64 for 100%, 150%, and 200% display scaling) inside one .cur file. This converter extracts every resolution in the file, displaying the largest version first and listing any additional sizes below it.
  • Easy editing & web use: Once converted to PNG, you can edit the cursor in any graphics program, use it as a custom CSS web cursor (cursor: url('pointer.png'), auto;), or repackage it back into a cursor with PNG to CUR.

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