PSD to CUR Converter

Convert PSD to CUR free — custom cursor design

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Designed Cursors

Turn your precisely crafted PSD cursor artwork into a proper Windows CUR file — professional custom cursors from Photoshop.

Hotspot Support

CUR files include hotspot positioning — the exact click point of your cursor is defined within the file.

Cloud Conversion

No cursor editing tools needed — Convertio generates CUR from your PSD on cloud servers.

How to convert PSD 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

PSD (Photoshop Document) is the native file format of Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard raster image editor first released on February 19, 1990. PSD files preserve the complete editing state of a Photoshop project: all layers (raster, text, adjustment, shape, and smart object layers) with their positions, blending modes, opacity, and layer effects; layer masks and vector masks; alpha channels; spot color channels; paths; guides; slices; and the full undo history. The format supports images up to 30,000 x 30,000 pixels (PSB, the large document format, extends this to 300,000 x 300,000) in color modes including RGB, CMYK, Lab, Grayscale, Indexed, Duotone, and Multichannel, at 1, 8, 16, or 32 bits per channel. PSD files use a combination of RLE compression for individual layer data and store composite (flattened) preview images for quick display by applications that cannot parse the full layer structure. The format has become a de facto standard for professional creative workflows far beyond Photoshop itself — photographers, graphic designers, web developers, and video post-production artists exchange PSD files as the working format that preserves creative flexibility. One advantage is the non-destructive editing model: PSD preserves every layer, mask, adjustment, and effect as independently editable elements, allowing creative decisions to be revised at any point without starting over. The format's role as the interchange standard for the creative industry provides another core strength — PSD files can be opened by Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, as well as Affinity Photo, GIMP, Sketch, Figma, and Photopea, making it the lingua franca of visual design.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: February 19, 1990
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

What happens to my file after conversion?

Your uploaded PSD file and the resulting CUR output are automatically deleted from the server within 24 hours to protect your data.

Is the PSD to CUR conversion free?

You can convert PSD to CUR for free on convertio.co. Larger or more frequent conversions are available with a subscription plan.

Does CUR keep transparency?

Yes — CUR supports alpha transparency, so your PSD cursor design with transparent background works correctly.

What size should a cursor be?

Standard cursors are 32x32 pixels. Design at 32x32 or 64x64 for high-DPI display support.

How quickly does PSD to CUR conversion finish?

Most conversions complete within seconds. Larger files may take slightly longer, but cloud processing keeps it fast regardless of your device.

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