Upload any image, mark the exact hotspot pixel, and download a production-ready Windows cursor file in seconds. No signup, no watermarks.
Upload your image, click to set the hotspot, and export instantly.
Supports PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP
Four simple steps to create your custom cursor.
Drag and drop or click to select any image file. We support PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and BMP formats up to high resolutions.
Click anywhere on the canvas to place the hotspot crosshair. Use the navigation buttons below to precisely nudge it into place.
Review the live X and Y coordinate display below the canvas to ensure pixel-perfect accuracy.
Hit the download button and instantly receive your CursorNex.cur file — small in size, flawless in quality.
Built with precision engineering for instant cursor generation.
Your image never leaves the browser. All processing happens locally via the HTML5 Canvas API for maximum privacy and speed.
We directly embed a high-quality compressed PNG payload inside the official Windows ICO/CUR header, reducing MBs to KBs without losing a single pixel of quality.
No backend required. The entire application is a single static file that works offline once loaded in your browser.
Everything you need to know about CursorNex.
CursorNex supports PNG, JPEG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and BMP images. For best results, use a PNG with transparency so your cursor blends naturally with any background.
The hotspot is the exact pixel in your cursor image that registers as the "click point." For example, in an arrow cursor, the hotspot is the tip of the arrow. Setting it correctly ensures precise clicking.
Yes. CursorNex generates fully valid Windows .CUR files following the official Microsoft cursor file specification. You can use them directly in Windows settings or apply them via the Mouse Properties control panel.
Absolutely not. All image processing happens entirely inside your browser using JavaScript and the HTML5 Canvas API. Your files are never transmitted over the network, ensuring complete privacy.
Yes, CursorNex is completely free with no hidden fees, no watermarks, and no account required. Use it as much as you need for personal or commercial projects.
Transparency and trust are core to our service.
CursorNex operates entirely within your browser. We do not collect, store, or process any personal data, uploaded images, or generated files on our servers. No cookies are used for tracking purposes. Your privacy is fully protected.
By using CursorNex, you agree to use the service responsibly. The tool is provided "as is" without warranties. You retain full ownership of all images and cursor files you create. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of generated files.
