WPG to CUR Converter

Online WPG to CUR image converter — free to use

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Effortless Conversion

The converter handles everything automatically. Just upload your WPG image, pick CUR, and the file is ready in moments.

Wide Compatibility

Convert WPG to CUR and dozens of other formats. Convertio supports hundreds of conversion directions for maximum flexibility.

Straightforward Steps

No technical knowledge required. Upload your WPG image, choose CUR output, and download — clear, guided, and intuitive.

How to convert WPG 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

WPG (WordPerfect Graphics) is a mixed vector/raster image format developed by WordPerfect Corporation and introduced with WordPerfect 5.0 on May 5, 1988. The format was designed to provide a native graphics capability for WordPerfect documents, supporting both vector drawing elements (lines, curves, polygons, text with font specifications, and filled shapes) and embedded raster images in a single file. WPG exists in two major versions: WPG1, which supports 1-bit and indexed color rasters up to 256 colors with optional run-length encoding compression, and WPG2, introduced later, which added true-color (24-bit) support, OLE object embedding, and enhanced vector capabilities. The vector portion of WPG files stores resolution-independent drawing commands that can be scaled and printed at any output device's native resolution, while the raster portion handles photographic and scanned content. During WordPerfect's peak market dominance in the late 1980s and early 1990s, WPG was one of the most commonly encountered graphics formats in business and legal document workflows, used for logos, diagrams, letterheads, and clip art. One advantage is the hybrid vector/raster capability: WPG could combine scalable line art with photographic imagery in a single file at a time when most formats handled only one or the other, making it practical for the mixed-content graphics typical of business documents. Continued accessibility is another strength — WPG files remain readable by LibreOffice, Corel's current software suite (which inherited WordPerfect), ImageMagick, XnView, and Inkscape, ensuring decades-old documents remain viewable.
Initial release: 1988
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 WPG to CUR?

WPG has almost zero support outside the Corel ecosystem. Converting to CUR lets you use those graphics in standard design and publishing tools.

What software opens CUR?

Windows (as custom cursors), IrfanView, GIMP, and cursor editor tools like RealWorld Cursor Editor and AniTuner.

Can I convert multiple WPG files at once?

Yes — Convertio supports batch uploads. Queue several WPG files and convert them all to CUR in one session, saving time on repetitive tasks.

Are colors preserved during conversion?

Color data from the WPG file is mapped accurately into CUR. The conversion maintains the original color profile as closely as the target format allows.

Do I need to pay for this converter?

Basic WPG to CUR conversions are free. Convertio offers premium tiers for heavier workloads with faster processing and priority support.

Do I need to install anything?

No — the entire conversion runs in your web browser. There is nothing to download or install on your computer or phone to convert WPG to CUR.