CDR file: How can I open a .CDR file?
The table below provides useful information about the .cdr file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .cdr file?
- What program do I need to open a .cdr file?
- How can the .cdr file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .cdr files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ CorelDraw Drawing

The CDR file is a CorelDraw Drawing. This files are vector designs created in CorelDraw.
✅ TSP-INet Server CDR Data

The CDR file is a TSP-INet Server CDR Data. The Telecom Service Providers (TSP) INet Server is a centralised database system to which the Swiss TSPs connect via the Internet.
✅ Crash Data Retrieval Data

The CDR file is a Crash Data Retrieval Data. The CDR System (Crash Data Retrieval) is a system developed by BOSCH, which retrieves data that is stored in the airbag control unit.
✅ Final Cut Pro CD or DVD Master Image

The CDR file is a Final Cut Pro CD or DVD Master Image. Final Cut Pro is a non-linear video editing software developed by Macromedia Inc. and later Apple Inc.
⚠ Be careful with .cdr files.
It's important to know that the .cdr file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .cdr files. Be cautious when dealing with .cdr files from unknown sources.
🔄 .cdr converters
The following softwares are capable of converting .cdr files to other formats:
For example, using the softwares above, a .cdr file can be converted into one of the following formats:
🚫 The .cdr file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .cdr file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .cdr file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .cdr file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .cdr file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .cdr file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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