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MD at a glance
MD
Markdown was created in 2004 by John Gruber with Aaron Swartz, but the later CommonMark effort became important because the original syntax description was too ambiguous to keep implementations aligned.
CUR at a glance
CUR
These formats reflect how desktop operating systems built their own graphics-resource conventions for cursors, icons, and device-independent drawing.
Format comparison
| Feature | MD | CUR |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 1990 |
| Inventor | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | Microsoft / Windows ecosystem |
| Status | active | legacy |
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| Vector scaling | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MD
- Your source file is already in MD.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to CUR.
- MD is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use CUR
- Your target workflow expects CUR.
- Improve delivery compatibility with CUR.
- CUR is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MD to CUR?
Convert to CUR when preparing or preserving cursor assets for Windows applications, themes, or interface restoration.
It is useful when pointer hotspot behavior must survive alongside the bitmap itself.
What changes when converting MD to CUR?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MD to CUR?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.