ANI (file format)
| Filename extension |
.ani |
|---|---|
| Internet media type | application/x-navi-animation |
| Magic number | ACON (4 bytes, ASCII) |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Type of format | animated raster image format for mouse cursors |
The ANI file format is a graphics file format used for animated mouse cursors on the Microsoft Windows operating system.
The format is based on the Microsoft Resource Interchange File Format, which is used as a container for storing the individual frames (which are standard Windows icons) of the animation.