.ANI File Extension

Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .ANI? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .ANI file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.

What is a .ANI file?

.ANI file belongs to the category of System Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

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Developer: Microsoft

File Type: Windows Animated Cursor

Category: System Files

Format: Binary

.ANI file is associated with Windows Animated Cursor developed by Microsoft, has a Binary Format and belongs to System Files category.

The ANI file format is a graphics file used for animated mouse cursors by the Windows operating system. It is based on the Microsoft Resource Interchange File Format, a container for storing individual frames. ANI files store a collection of ICO files, including an animated cursor's animation. When Windows shows an animated cursor, it shows all the ICO images of the ANI file.

Additional information

You can use several applications to open ANI files on Windows devices. Among them are RealWorld Cursor Editor, Axialis CursorWorkshop, and IcoFX. However, if you are a Mac user, you must use the Inkscape application.

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