Cursor Image File
General Information
| Title | CUR File Extension |
| Extension | .cur |
| Full Form | Cursor Image File |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | image/x-win-bitmap |
File Function
| Primary Function | Mouse pointer representation |
| Additional Functions | Static cursor display, Custom UI element |
| Features | Small size, Static image |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Low resolution |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| User Interface Design | Yes |
| Custom Cursors | Yes |
| Accessibility | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate source, Custom design |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Windows 1.0 (1985) |
| Latest Version | Continuous updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ani, .ico, .png |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows |
OS Included | Windows |
 RealWorld Cursor Editor |
Free | Windows |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |