CorelDRAW creates CDR files and they’re easy to convert to other formats.
Here’s how to kick off the files and convert them to other formats.
What Is a CDR File?

If you know it’s an image of some sort, chances are it’s associated with CorelDRAW.
Files taken from a Crash Data Retrieval machine are in that format.
Open CorelDRAW Image CDR Files
CDR is the main file format used with CorelDRAW software.
They may also be compressed and saved as CDX files.
Some free programs that can open these images includeInkscapeandCDR Viewer.
Open Raw Audio CD Data Files
These CDR files are similar to WAV and AIF files.
Some programs save ripped music files in this format.
Open Crash Data Retrieval Data Files
These files are opened with theBosch Crash Data Retrieval Systemsoftware.
How to Convert a CDR File
Converting to a file format you could use is sometimes necessary.
Just upload your file to that website and choose one of the supported formats to save the CDR file.
That website lets you save the CDR file to several other formats.
Desktop users can alsoconvert a CDR file with Filestar.
Over 150 export formats are supported.
The ImgBurn program mentioned above can save a CDR file to a disc.
Choose theWrite image file to a discoption and then go for the file as theSource.
Look for aFile>Save asorConvert/Exportmenu.
Still Can’t Open It?
You might be dealing with aCBR, CDA (CD Audio Track Shortcut), orCDDAfile.
you could also convert a JPG to CDR format using other programs, such asLibreOfficeDraw.
In CorelDRAW, create a new document and go toFile>Importto choose the AI file.