PDB to CUR Converter

Change PDB to CUR format — no installation required

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Handle multiple PDB files in one go. Each is converted to CUR independently, and all downloads are available together.

Nothing to Install

Convert PDB to CUR directly in the browser — zero installs, zero setup. Works the moment you visit the page.

Server-Side Conversion

PDB to CUR conversion happens in the cloud. Your computer or phone is not burdened by any processing work whatsoever.

How to convert PDB to CUR

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

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

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

About formats

PDB (Palm Database) is a generic database container format created by Palm, Inc. for the Palm OS platform, first appearing with the original PalmPilot in March 1996. In the ebook context, PDB files most commonly use the PalmDOC or Plucker encoding to store readable text with basic formatting. The format consists of a 78-byte header identifying the database name, creation date, and record count, followed by a record index table and the data records themselves. PalmDOC-encoded PDB files use a simple LZ77-based compression scheme to pack plain text efficiently, while Plucker extends this with HTML rendering, image support, and hyperlink navigation. PDB ebooks powered a thriving mobile reading ecosystem years before dedicated e-readers existed — millions of Palm OS users carried entire libraries on devices like the Palm V, Tungsten, and Treo handhelds. A primary advantage is extreme simplicity: the flat record structure and minimal overhead mean PDB files parse instantly even on severely constrained hardware with limited memory and processing power. The open, well-documented structure is another strength, having spawned numerous reader applications across Palm OS, Windows, and later mobile platforms. Though the Palm platform is long discontinued, PDB ebooks remain accessible through conversion tools and readers like Calibre, and the format holds historical significance as one of the earliest practical mobile ebook solutions.

Developer: Palm, Inc.

Initial release: March 1996

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 PDB to CUR?

PDB is an obsolete Palm format. Converting to CUR provides custom Windows cursors and opens your content to modern viewers.

What programs open CUR files?

Open CUR with Windows OS, cursor editors, IrfanView. On mobile devices, built-in gallery apps or third-party viewers also handle this format.

Can I convert multiple PDB files to CUR at once?

Absolutely — queue up multiple PDB files and the converter handles each one, producing CUR outputs for all of them.

Is the PDB to CUR conversion instant?

Yes, for most files the conversion happens almost instantly. Larger PDB images may take a few extra seconds to process.

Do I need to create an account to convert?

No sign-up necessary. The converter works without an account for regular PDB to CUR conversions.

Does the converter work on mobile devices?

Yes — the PDB to CUR converter is fully browser-based and works on phones, tablets, and desktop computers equally well.

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Specific converters

PNG to CUR

JPG to CUR

GIF to CUR

SVG to CUR

WEBP to CUR

JPEG to CUR

ICO to CUR

JFIF to CUR

BMP to CUR

PDF to CUR

PSD to CUR

AI to CUR

XCF to CUR

PPTX to CUR

TGA to CUR

AVIF to CUR

EPS to CUR

DOCX to CUR

HEIC to CUR

TXT to CUR

DDS to CUR

DOC to CUR

TIFF to CUR

XLSX to CUR

BIN to CUR

CDR to CUR

ARW to CUR

XLS to CUR

PPT to CUR

CR2 to CUR