CCX to CUR Converter

Convert CCX to CUR — free custom cursor creation

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Custom Cursors

Turn CCX clipart into unique Windows cursors — personalize your desktop with converted CUR files.

Cloud-Powered Speed

Processing runs on remote servers — your local machine stays unburdened during CCX to CUR conversion.

Automatic Deletion

Uploaded CCX files are removed after processing. CUR output is deleted from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert CCX to CUR

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose cur or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your cur file right afterwards

About formats

CCX (Corel Compressed Exchange) is a compressed vector clipart format developed by Corel Corporation, introduced alongside CorelDRAW 5 in 1994. The format is essentially a compressed variant of CMX (Corel Presentation Exchange), packaging vector artwork, embedded bitmaps, and metadata into a smaller file suitable for distribution on CD-ROM clipart collections and online galleries. CCX files use the same underlying data structure as CMX but apply compression to reduce storage requirements — an important consideration during the 1990s when clip art libraries containing thousands of images shipped on capacity-limited media. Corel distributed vast collections of CCX clipart with CorelDRAW suites, and the format became synonymous with the extensive ready-made graphic libraries that distinguished Corel's product offerings. The artwork stored in CCX files ranges from simple geometric shapes to detailed illustrations, covering categories like business, nature, people, symbols, borders, and decorative elements. One advantage is compact storage — compression allows large clipart libraries to occupy significantly less disk space than equivalent uncompressed vector files. The ready-to-use nature of CCX content is another strength, providing designers with drag-and-drop artwork that scales cleanly to any size without quality loss, inheriting the resolution independence of the underlying vector data. While the format saw its peak usage during the CorelDRAW 5 through 12 era, CCX files remain openable in current versions of CorelDRAW and can be converted to modern formats.
Developer: Corel Corporation
Initial release: 1994
CUR is the cursor image format for Microsoft Windows, structurally nearly identical to the ICO (icon) format but with the addition of a hotspot coordinate that identifies the precise pixel position where mouse clicks register. Introduced with early Windows versions, CUR files use the same container structure as ICO: a directory header listing one or more image entries, each specifying dimensions and color depth, followed by the pixel data for each variant. Like ICO, a single CUR file can contain multiple images at different sizes and color depths, allowing Windows to select the most appropriate cursor image for the current display resolution and color settings. Image data within CUR files can be stored as BMP pixel arrays (for legacy compatibility) or as embedded PNG images (supported since Windows Vista) for alpha-blended cursors with smooth edges. The hotspot coordinate — the distinguishing feature separating CUR from ICO — is stored as an X,Y pair in the directory entry header, typically pointing to the tip of an arrow or the center of a crosshair. One advantage is multi-resolution packaging: a single CUR file provides appropriate cursor imagery across display densities from standard DPI to high-DPI screens. Native Windows integration is another strength — CUR files are loaded directly by the operating system for mouse cursor display without any third-party software. CUR files are used by application developers and theme creators to customize the pointing experience across Windows environments.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1987

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert CCX to CUR?

CCX clipart is stuck in CorelDRAW. CUR format lets you turn that artwork into a custom Windows mouse cursor.

What uses CUR files?

CUR is the Windows cursor format. Use it for custom mouse pointers in Windows themes, apps, or web pages via CSS.

Does CUR support transparency?

Yes — CUR files include transparency data, so your cursor blends naturally over any background.

Is CCX to CUR conversion quick?

Very — cursor files are tiny, so cloud processing wraps up in just a second or two.

Can I use this converter on Mac?

Yes — the converter is browser-based and works on macOS, Windows, Linux, and mobile devices.