File Extension Database

Open CDR File

File extension CDR is used by CorelDraw vector editing software developed by Corel Corporation. CDR files could be opened by CorelDraw application. Only Windows version of CorelDraw is currently available. Other applications which could open CDR files include: Adobe Illustrator, Corel PaintShop Pro, Corel WordPerfect Office, Inkscape.

Starting with version X4 (14) CDR file format was changed to a ZIPed directory with data in XML files and, riffdata.cdr file and root.dat file. So if you rename CDR file to ZIP it is possible to extract it and view some of the information inside without opening CorelDraw.

Besides CDR CorelDraw also supports CorelDraw Compressed (CDX), CorelDraw Presentation Exchange (CMX) and CorelDraw Template (CDT)

Also you can use libcdr development library to parse CDR files and get vector data from it.

Typical CDR application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs\CORELDRW.EXE" -DDE

Frequently used application names to open CDR files:

Corel

Frequently associated Windows objects:

CorelDraw.Graphic.15

How Can I Open CDR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CDR file is to find a CDR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CDR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CDR file opener then try to search online for "CDR viewer", "application to open CDR file" or "open CDR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CDR file

How Can I Open CDR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CDR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CDR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CDR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CDR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CDR file then try to search for "CDR viewer", "application to open CDR file" or "read CDR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CDR file

How Can I Open CDR File on Android

If you downloaded a CDR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CDR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CDR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CDR viewer", "CDR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CDR File on iPhone or iPad

To open CDR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CDR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CDR". This way you can find apps which can open CDR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CDR viewer" or "CDR file" online in your favorite search engine.