What is the difference between .rle and .cur?
- Extension
- .rle
- .cur
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- Description
- The RLE (Run Length Encoded Bitmap) file type is a bitmap image format that employs run-length encoding, a simple compression technique to minimize file size without losing image quality. This method works by compressing sequences of identical pixels (runs) into a single value and count, rather than storing each pixel individually. RLE is particularly effective for images with large areas of uniform color, such as icons, line drawings, and simple graphics. It can significantly reduce file sizes, making it beneficial for storage.
- 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-rle
- application/octet-stream
- Sample
- sample.cur
- Wikipedia
- .rle on Wikipedia
- .cur on Wikipedia