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CDR to PDF converter

Open a CorelDRAW file right here and save it as a PDF or PNG. You don't need CorelDRAW, and your file never leaves your device.

How to convert CDR to PDF

  1. Drop your .cdr file on the box above, or tap it and pick the file.
  2. Check the preview. Every page in the file is shown.
  3. Tap Download PDF for the whole design, or PNG under a page for a single image.

Your design stays on your device

Most CDR converters upload your file to their server and send back a picture. This one doesn't. The converter is built on libcdr, the same open source reader LibreOffice and Inkscape use, and it runs inside your browser. Your file is never sent anywhere, so client work and unreleased designs stay private.

Questions

How do I open a CDR file without CorelDRAW?

Drop the .cdr file on this page. It is drawn right in your browser and you can save it as a PDF or PNG. You don't need CorelDRAW or any other program.

Which CorelDRAW versions work?

Files saved by CorelDRAW 3 up to CorelDRAW 2025, including X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and X8. The page tells you which version made your file.

Why does the text look slightly different?

A CDR file names its fonts but doesn't carry them. If a font isn't on your device, a close match is used, and the page tells you which fonts were swapped. Install the original font and open the file again to get it exact.

Why is part of my design outside the page?

Designers often work on the desk beside the page. When most of the artwork sits off the page, the converter shows the whole artwork instead. Use the Page and Whole artwork buttons to switch.

Can I convert CDR to JPG or PNG?

Yes. Every page has its own PNG button, which saves a sharp image you can open anywhere or turn into a JPG.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes, in Chrome or Safari. If you get CDR files on WhatsApp often, the Android app opens them straight from the chat.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign up and no limit on how many files you convert.