The term "CDR format" refers to a file format used to store vector graphics, primarily associated with CorelDRAW software. It enables the precise rendering of graphic content such as logos, technical drawings, or layouts in high quality without any loss of resolution when scaled. The CDR format is especially used in professional graphic design, prepress environments, and industrial sectors where exact design specifications are essential.
Import and export of CDR files: Support for opening, editing, and saving CDR files as well as converting them to other vector and image formats (e.g., AI, SVG, PDF, PNG).
Vector editing: Tools for creating and modifying paths, curves, lines, and shapes with high precision.
Layer management: Organizing complex drawings into layers for easier navigation and editing.
Text effects and typography tools: Advanced functionality for integrating and styling text within CDR files.
Color management: Support for color profiles (e.g., CMYK, RGB) to ensure accurate color reproduction in print production.
Compatibility with printers and cutting plotters: Provision of vector data for downstream industrial manufacturing processes.
File conversion: Automated conversion of CDR files into standard formats for sharing or archiving.
A graphic designer creates a company logo in CorelDRAW and saves it as a CDR file for future editing.
A printing service provider receives a CDR file containing a catalog layout for direct processing in offset printing.
A mechanical engineering company uses CDR files as templates for laser cutting based on technical drawings.
A marketing team converts CDR files to PDF for sending in email campaigns.
A web designer extracts vector elements from a CDR file for use in a responsive web layout.
