How to Change Your Cursor on Mac
macOS allows basic pointer size and color adjustments in Accessibility settings.
Cursie lets you import Windows .cur and animated .ani cursor packs, preview them, and use them across your Mac.
Change your cursor in four steps
Download and install Cursie
Open the downloaded DMG, then move Cursie to your Applications folder. It works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Import a cursor pack
Drop a folder containing .cur and .ani files into Cursie, or choose individual cursor files.
Preview the cursors
Check how the arrow, text, link, busy, and resize cursors look. Cursie uses names like Normal, Text, Link, and Busy to sort files automatically. You can replace any cursor you want, and preview animated .ani files in motion.
Apply the cursor pack
Click Apply to change cursors across your Mac. You can quit Cursie afterward—the new cursors stay active.
Return to the default Mac cursor
Click Restore macOS Default Cursor in Cursie to remove the applied cursor set.
This also disables automatic cursor apply at login and restores the macOS default cursor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can macOS use Windows .cur and .ani files?
macOS does not support Windows cursor formats by default. Cursie loads .cur and .ani files and applies them directly to macOS system cursors.
Does the cursor change apply to trackpads and external mice?
Yes. It applies across macOS, so MacBook built-in trackpads, Magic Mice, and USB or Bluetooth mice all use the new cursor.
Are animated (.ani) cursors supported?
Yes. Cursie previews animated .ani files and applies them to macOS system cursors.