CUR is the Windows cursor format — like an ICO but with a click hotspot, used for custom mouse pointers.
CUR is used by Windows; icon editors can open and create it.
Crisp icons at every required size.
Browser-tab and bookmark icons.
Cursors, toolbars and system glyphs.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Supports transparency | Less common outside its niche |
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CUR is the Windows cursor format — like an ICO but with a click hotspot, used for custom mouse pointers.
CUR is used by Windows; icon editors can open and create it.
CUR is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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Yes — CUR supports transparent backgrounds.