CMX to CUR Converter

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Custom Cursors

CMX to CUR conversion turns your Corel designs into Windows mouse cursors. Personalize your desktop with original artwork.

Server-Side Processing

Conversion happens on Convertio cloud servers. Your device is not affected — fast results regardless of local hardware.

Secure Upload

Your CMX file is deleted immediately after conversion. CUR output is purged within 24 hours for complete data privacy.

How to convert CMX 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

CMX (Corel Presentation Exchange) is a vector graphics exchange format developed by Corel Corporation, introduced with CorelDRAW 5 in September 1994. Designed as a cross-application interchange format within the Corel product suite, CMX stores vector objects, text, bitmaps, and rendering attributes in a structure accessible to CorelDRAW, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Corel Presentations, and other Corel applications without requiring each program to understand the full CDR native format. The format uses a chunk-based architecture that encodes geometric primitives, fill patterns, outline properties, and color definitions in a standardized way, supporting both 16-bit and 32-bit variants. CMX gained significance beyond the Corel ecosystem through its adoption by third-party applications and its role in clipart distribution — many vector art collections from the mid-to-late 1990s shipped in CMX format. One advantage is interoperability within design workflows: CMX provided a practical bridge for moving vector content between different Corel applications while preserving visual fidelity, gradients, and transparency attributes. The format's inclusion of both vector and bitmap data within a single file is another strength, allowing complex mixed-media illustrations to be exchanged as self-contained units. Microsoft also added CMX import support to some Office applications, expanding the format's reach. While modern Corel applications primarily use CDR for native work and export to SVG, PDF, or EPS for interchange, CMX files from the CorelDRAW era remain widely encountered in legacy asset libraries.
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 CMX to CUR?

CUR is the Windows cursor format. Converting CMX to CUR lets you create custom mouse cursors from your original Corel vector designs.

Can I use this converter on any operating system?

The tool is browser-based and works on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and mobile platforms — no OS-specific software needed.

Does CUR support animation?

No — CUR is for static cursors only. For animated cursors, the ANI format is used instead.

Is this conversion free?

Yes — Convertio provides free CMX to CUR conversion. Premium plans are available for users needing higher limits.

Can I set the cursor size?

Standard cursor sizes are 32x32 or 48x48 pixels. Convertio handles the sizing during CMX to CUR conversion.