OXPS to CUR Converter

Convert OXPS to CUR — free cursor format output

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Custom Cursors

Create personalized Windows cursor files from OXPS content — add unique visual flair to your desktop experience.

Instant Processing

CUR files are small and quick to generate. Cloud servers deliver your cursor in seconds.

Web-Based Conversion

No cursor editing tools required. Convert OXPS to CUR directly in your browser.

How to convert OXPS 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

OXPS (Open XPS) is a fixed-layout document format standardized as ECMA-388 in June 2009, representing an evolution of Microsoft's original XPS specification. The format packages fixed-layout pages, fonts, images, and metadata in a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container — the same packaging framework used by DOCX, XLSX, and other Office Open XML formats. Each page is described using an XML markup language that specifies paths, glyphs, images, and canvas elements with precise coordinates, producing documents that render identically regardless of the viewing device or printer. OXPS incorporated several changes from the original XPS: the use of JPEG XR for high dynamic range images, support for the Open Packaging Conventions 2nd edition, and alignment with the Ecma standardization process. Windows 8 and later generate OXPS (rather than XPS) when printing to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer. One advantage is standards-based document fidelity — as an Ecma standard, OXPS provides a vendor-neutral, fully specified format for documents that must look identical everywhere they are rendered, essential for legal filings, regulatory submissions, and archival records. The fixed-layout model is another strength: unlike reflowable formats, OXPS documents preserve exact page composition including precise glyph positioning and vector graphics. Built-in support in Windows and the .NET framework provides native viewing and creation capabilities without third-party software.
Developer: Ecma International
Initial release: June 2009
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 OXPS to CUR?

CUR is the Windows cursor format — needed when you want to create custom mouse cursors from OXPS page content.

What uses CUR files?

Windows uses CUR for custom mouse cursors. Cursor themes and personalization tools also work with CUR.

How is CUR different from ICO?

CUR adds a hotspot coordinate to the ICO structure — specifying where the cursor click point is located.

How fast is conversion?

Cloud-based processing delivers your CUR file in seconds after uploading.

Is it free?

Yes — OXPS to CUR conversion is free. Premium plans handle higher volumes.

Can I convert multiple files?

Batch upload is supported — convert several OXPS files to CUR format at once.