What is the difference between .dds and .cur?
- Extension
- .dds
- .cur
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- Description
- 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.
- 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).
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- application/octet-stream
- Sample
- sample.dds
- sample.cur
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia
- .cur on Wikipedia