Custom Cursor Builder

Draw your cursor pixel-by-pixel, set the hotspot, then download a real Windows .cur file — all in your browser, no installs required.

32×32 px • Right-click to erase • Hotspot shown in red

Hotspot: 0, 0

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Hotspot: X 0, Y 0

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Tip: Create separate .cur files for each mouse state (Normal, Text Select, Link Select) then apply them as a scheme.

How to install your cursor on Windows

Download your .cur file from the button above.
Open Control Panel → Mouse → Pointers tab.
Select the pointer you want to replace (e.g. Normal Select) and click Browse.
Navigate to your downloaded .cur file and click Open.
Click Apply then OK to activate your custom cursor.

What is a .cur file?

A .cur file is the Windows cursor file format. It stores the 32x32 pixel image of the cursor along with the hotspot position — the exact pixel that represents the tip of the pointer. You can install .cur files via Windows Settings > Mouse > Additional mouse settings.

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Reviewed by MouseTesting Engineering • Last updated: January 2026