CDR file extension. How to open and convert files with CDR file suffix

Files with cdr file extension are graphics files saved in a unique, proprietary format from CorelDRAW. It is used for artworks, rich documents, or even simple logos.

There are 3 other file types using
the CDR file extension!

.cdr - RAW CD-format audio

.cdr - Apple Final Cut Pro CD or DVD master image

.cdr - Bosch Crash Data Retrieval data

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CDR file extension - CorelDRAW vector or bitmap graphics

What is cdr file? How to open cdr files?

File type specification:

Vector graphic file type

cdr file icon:

File extension cdr is best known for its use for the main graphics format used in CorelDRAW, a vector graphics editor developed and sold by Corel Corporation.

A .cdr file usually contains vector images but may also be used for complex artworks or documents.

The CDR file format is proprietary and only uses Corel programs. 3rd party apps usually only support or use some previous format versions.

Older versions of CorelDRAW also used CDR format for pretty much any graphic so that some ancient cdr files can be bitmaps in some instances.

A similar widespread file format and competition graphic software for CorelDRAW is Adobe Illustrator (ai file extension).

MIME types used:
application/cdr
application/coreldraw
application/x-cdr
application/x-coreldraw
image/cdr
image/x-cdr
zz-application/zz-winassoc-cdr

Updated: November 7, 2023

The default software associated to open cdr file:

CorelDraw Graphics Suite

Company or developer:
Corel Corporation

A set of tools for graphics designers. With CorelDraw Graphics Suite designers can create vector illustrations, page layout, brouchures, web sites, retouch photos, convert bitmap images and vector images. CorelDraw Graphics Suite is available only for Microsoft Windows.

Corel Graphics Suite contains:

CorelDRAW
Corel PHOTO-PAINT
Corel PowerTRACE
Corel CAPTURE
Corel Font Manager
AfterShot HDR

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Convert CDR files for free

Help how to open:

Use CorelDRAW or any other suitable Corel Application to open the .cdr files. Some 3rd party applications may also be able to open the .cdr files.

How to convert:

CorelDRAW can save or export the .cdr files into other bitmap or vector formats (pdf, jpg, png, bmp, and ai).

With the File|Save as.. or File|Export function, you can save or export any opened .cdr file into another vector or bitmap format.

Adobe Illustrator may also be able to convert the .cdr files in the same way as CorelDRAW.

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File identification strings:

HEX code: 52 49 46 46
ASCII code: RIFF

List of software applications associated to the .cdr file extension

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Software that open cdr file - CorelDRAW vector or bitmap graphics

Programs supporting the exension cdr on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open cdr file action.