Opening CURSOR Files

The CURSOR file type is primarily associated with Sun Icon/Cursor.

CURSOR	File extension: CURSOR
	File type:	Sun Icon/Cursor files

What is a CURSOR file?

CURSOR files mostly belong to Sun Icon/Cursor. Use our "Online CURSOR File Viewer" below to open and view your CURSOR file directly in your browser.

How do you open CURSOR files?

You need a suitable software like Sun Icon/Cursor to open a CURSOR file. You need a suitable software like Sun Icon/Cursor to open a CURSOR file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your CURSOR file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CURSOR file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online CURSOR File Viewer

Choose your .cursor file to view this image

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

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How to extract texts from CURSOR files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from CURSOR file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online CURSOR File Viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .cursor file to view this image" button on this page.
Your CURSOR file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

4 Steps to Open an Unknown .CURSOR File

Because .CURSOR files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a legacy UNIX administrator, it may be a Sun Microsystems cursor. If from a developer, it might relate to custom UI themes.
Check the Header: Inspect the opening lines in a text editor or hex viewer:
- Magic bytes often indicate a legacy Sun cursor image.
- Readable XML/JSON suggests a modern configuration file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; likely tools include Sun Icon/Cursor, X11 utilities, or XnView. If uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for CURSOR File Extension

Related files:

cur, ani, ico, png, jpg, zip, exe

Related links:

XnView

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.cursor, FileType: Sun Icon/Cursor, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

a cursor Sun Icon/Cursor file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CURSOR files

Associate the CURSOR file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open Sun Icon/Cursor files. Because only the current version supports the latest CURSOR file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Sun Icon/Cursor update.
To make sure that your CURSOR file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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