Convert ANI to CUR
| File Extension | ANI |
| Full Name | Animated Cursor |
ANI is a file extension used on Windows operating systems. The suffix is not strictly associated with any particular program or application – ANI files store system cursor animations data.
| File Extension | CUR |
| Full Name | Windows Cursor Format |
File with a .CUR extension contains an image or animation (a series of colours), depicting a cursor – Windows system indicator. This format is similar to ICO files, with additional information on image relocation in relation to a given point. It enables changing default system cursors.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ANI") to another (referred to as "CUR"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ANI file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ANI to format CUR becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ANI to CUR file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ANI and transforming it into format CUR. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ANI to CUR converters.
Conversion from ANI to CUR
ANI to CUR
How to convert the ANI file to CUR?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ANI to CUR. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ANI file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ANI, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ANI file to the application
- Select the output format of the CUR file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file CUR on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted CUR file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ANI format:
Other conversions
to the CUR format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.