CUR to PCX Converter

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Format Versatility

Beyond PCX, Convertio supports dozens of output formats for your CUR files. One tool handles all your conversion needs.

Data Safety First

All uploaded CUR data is wiped after processing. Converted PCX results expire from the server within 24 hours automatically.

Effortless Conversion

The CUR to PCX process is streamlined to its essentials: upload, convert, download. Clean interface, zero confusion.

How to convert CUR to PCX

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

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Choose pcx 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 pcx file right afterwards

About formats

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
PCX (PiCture eXchange) is a raster image format created by ZSoft Corporation in 1985 as the native format of their PC Paintbrush application, one of the first painting programs for IBM PC compatibles. The format uses a simple run-length encoding (RLE) compression scheme that works by replacing consecutive identical pixel values with a count-value pair, achieving modest compression on images with large areas of uniform color. A PCX file consists of a 128-byte header (specifying dimensions, color depth, palette information, DPI, and encoding method), the RLE-compressed pixel data organized in scan-line order, and an optional 256-color palette appended after the image data. The format evolved through several versions supporting increasing color depths: 1-bit monochrome, 4-bit (16 colors), 8-bit (256 colors), and 24-bit true color using multiple color planes. PCX became one of the most popular image formats during the DOS era, widely supported by paint programs, word processors, desktop publishers, and early games throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. One advantage was broad DOS-era software compatibility — PCX served as a practical interchange format when competing programs used proprietary raster formats. The simplicity of RLE decoding is another strength, requiring minimal CPU and memory resources ideal for the hardware of that period. While PNG, JPEG, and other modern formats have replaced PCX in contemporary use, the format remains encountered in legacy archives and retro computing contexts.
Developer: ZSoft Corporation
Initial release: 1985

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert CUR to PCX?

Archiving or cataloging cursor collections is easier in PCX, which any gallery or thumbnail viewer can display.

What programs open PCX files?

IrfanView, XnView, GIMP, and older graphics software like Paintbrush open PCX raster images

Does CUR to PCX conversion preserve quality?

The converter optimizes for best visual fidelity. PCX may apply compression

How fast is CUR to PCX conversion?

Most conversions complete within seconds. Larger or more complex files may take slightly longer, but processing happens on fast cloud servers.

Are colors preserved in the CUR to PCX conversion?

Color information transfers accurately to PCX. The converter maintains the original color profile as closely as the target format allows.

Can I batch convert multiple CUR files to PCX?

Upload several CUR files at once. Each one converts to PCX independently — download them individually or together when all are done.

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