ANI File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ani
File Type Animated Cursor
MIME Type application/x-navi-animation
Format Type Binary
Developed by Microsoft
Introduced Windows 3.1
Compression Optional, RIFF (Resource Interchange File Format)
Color Depth Supports multiple color depths (2, 16, 256, 24-bit, etc.)
Animated Yes
Transparency Supported
Hot Spot Customizable (defines the clicking point of the cursor)
Multiple Sizes Supports multiple cursor sizes within the same file
Sequences Supports frame sequencing for animations
Looping Animation Supports looping settings for repeating animations
Frame Rate Control Allows setting frame display duration
Standard Not standardized by any official standards organizations
Header Contains a RIFF header identifying the file as an ANI cursor
Common Usage User interface, custom cursors in software and websites
Platform Primarily Windows Operating System
Accessibility Custom cursors can improve accessibility for some users
Security Concerns May contain malicious code; caution advised when downloading from unknown sources