The .gif filename extension refers to the GIF graphical file format created by CompuServe in 1987. The format is from the class of raster graphics which uses a dot matrix type data structure of orthogonally placed pixels, each with their own color information. The file format has a rich history of usage in storing sprite data for video games especially those released in the early 90's. The GIF format has also been used in low-resolution animation clips distributed over the internet, and in design of sharp-edged art that utilize a palette of a few colors up to a max of 256 colors. The GIF file format has its advantage in its compression technique, which limits file size but does not compromise image quality. The file format natively opens on many of the popular web browsers.
.cur is the Windows Cursor (.cur) files. It is a static windows cursor file that is a still image that is identical to .ico (Icon) files in most ways aside from the file extensions that exists. It is used like the .ico files which are to view images in a different way. ANI formatted files, even in Windows 7 can view this type of file. It contains file header, info headers, and cursor data.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for GIF to CUR conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload GIF files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized CUR results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent CUR audio with dependable progress tracking.
The GIF format is formally specified in the GIF89a Specification released in 1989 and maintained by the World Wide Web consortium. The format uses the Lempel-Ziv-Welch data compression algorithm to create a single lossless file of multiple images known as frames. The GIF file format has a structure of blocks composed of control, graphics rendering, and special purpose blocks. The blocks begin with the header block, followed by the logical screen descriptor block, the graphic control block with the actual image and or text, and finally the gif trailer marking the end of the file.
CUR files are similar to ICO files in terms of file format and structure as .cur were developed by Microsoft Corporation just like the ICO file extension. CUR files can be to converted to other file formats such as PNG, JPG, BMP, TIFF, PSD, and ANI. Additionally, CUR files can be downloaded from Microsoft's official website.
Upload your image file in the GIF format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select CUR as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted image file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.