How do I convert CorelDraw files?
October 17, 2006 8:53 PM Subscribe
How do I convert a CorelDraw (.cdr) file into a more open format (pdf, jpeg, bmp, ANYTHING).
Adobe Illustrator can open .cdr files (to some extent... some of CorelDraw's features won't translate properly). If you can find someone with Illustrator, which is a little more common than CorelDraw, you're in business.
posted by Robot Johnny at 8:58 PM on October 17, 2006
posted by Robot Johnny at 8:58 PM on October 17, 2006
Response by poster: I don't have the CorelDraw, I just have the file.
posted by Maia at 9:06 PM on October 17, 2006
posted by Maia at 9:06 PM on October 17, 2006
ThumbsPlus on Windows understands CDR format, and among its many features it can do format conversion. I have the program but I don't have any CDR files to test it on, so I don't know how well it works.
But there's a free evaluation copy; give it a try.
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 9:27 PM on October 17, 2006
But there's a free evaluation copy; give it a try.
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 9:27 PM on October 17, 2006
I have both, if you email me a link where i can download your file, I'll give it a go. Or you could try emailing it to me if your email can stand the size.
posted by b33j at 10:27 PM on October 17, 2006
posted by b33j at 10:27 PM on October 17, 2006
By the way, Paint Shop Pro also knows how to read CDR files.
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 10:40 PM on October 17, 2006
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 10:40 PM on October 17, 2006
Turns out the solution I was going to suggest won't work, but I'll put it here anyway for future AskMeefers searching for threads on converting files.
This site will convert all sorts of files (image, sound, video, etc) into other formats:
http://media-convert.com
Doesn't appear to do cdr files though.
posted by kookoobirdz at 6:50 AM on October 18, 2006
This site will convert all sorts of files (image, sound, video, etc) into other formats:
http://media-convert.com
Doesn't appear to do cdr files though.
posted by kookoobirdz at 6:50 AM on October 18, 2006
If it's just a one-off conversion and you don't mind registering with Corel, there's a free 15-day evaluation version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 you can download on corel.com. They talk about "Money back guarantee" but you don't have to purchase anything for the 15-day trial. Last I tried it, it was fully functional.
posted by drew3d at 8:05 AM on October 18, 2006
posted by drew3d at 8:05 AM on October 18, 2006
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posted by goldism at 8:57 PM on October 17, 2006