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WMF at a glance
WMF
The original WMF specification was published in the Windows 3.1 SDK documentation in 1992. Aldus Corporation independently added a 'placeable' header for device independence, which Microsoft later incorporated in Windows 2000. The format specification was republished in 2006 under the Microsoft Open Specification Promise.
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
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| Compression / quality | Not available | Not available |
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| Editability | Not available | Not available |
| Created year | Not available | Not available |
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| Status | Not available | Not available |
| Transparency | Not available | Not available |
| Animation | Not available | Not available |
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| Archival suitability | Not available | Not available |
| Metadata handling | Not available | Not available |
| Delivery profile | Not available | Not available |
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| Layer support | Not available | Not available |
| Vector scaling | Not available | Not available |
When to use each format
When to use WMF
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Universal recognition in Windows applications.
When to use CUR
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Relevant for Windows resource compatibility.
FAQs
Why convert WMF to CUR?
Choose CUR as target when preparing or preserving cursor assets for Windows applications, themes, or interface restoration.
What changes when converting WMF 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 should I review after converting WMF to CUR?
After conversion, review these destination checks: Open converted output in Windows resource tools and verify behavior on real samples; Compare output against the expected depends quality profile; Not mainstream web or publishing image targets.
How can I keep quality stable in WMF to CUR conversion?
Run representative samples, keep settings deterministic, and monitor these risks: The workflow value is strongly platform-specific; Not mainstream web or publishing image targets; Validate destination compatibility before large-batch conversion.