What is the difference between .cur and .dds?
- Extension
- .cur
- .dds
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Developer
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- Description
- A CUR file is a cursor image or animation used for the Windows mouse pointer. It may be an arrow (for general use), a spinning hourglass (for waiting periods), or an I-bar (for text editing).
- A DDS file is a raster image saved in the DirectDraw Surface (DDS) container format. It can store compressed and uncompressed pixel formats and is often used for texturing video game unit models. DDS files may also be used to store Windows desktop backgrounds or wallpapers.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- image/x-dds
- Sample
- sample.cur
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .cur on Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia