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Convert CDR to EMF — Free Online Converter

Convert CorelDRAW Vector Graphic (.cdr) to Enhanced Metafile (.emf) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration....

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Upload your .cdr file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

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Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

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Click Convert and download your .emf file when it's ready.

About CDR to EMF Conversion

CDR is CorelDRAW's native vector format, widely used in the signage, screen printing, and commercial design industries. EMF (Enhanced Metafile) is Microsoft's 32-bit vector graphics format used for high-quality graphics interchange within Windows applications — Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Office applications render EMF graphics at native resolution on any display or printer. Converting CDR to EMF transforms CorelDRAW designs into the vector format that integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft Office ecosystem.

This conversion preserves the vector nature of the original CDR artwork. Unlike raster conversions that lock the design to a fixed pixel grid, EMF maintains scalable vector paths, text elements, and fill definitions that Windows applications can render at any resolution — from screen display to high-quality print output.

Why Convert CDR to EMF?

CorelDRAW users frequently need to embed their designs in Microsoft Office documents. A logo created in CorelDRAW needs to appear in a Word letterhead, a PowerPoint presentation, or an Excel report. Pasting or embedding an EMF vector version of the design ensures it renders crisply at any size and resolution within Office applications, avoiding the pixelation that occurs when raster images are scaled up.

EMF is also the standard format for Windows clipboard vector graphics and Windows printing subsystem metafiles. Applications that exchange vector data on Windows (CAD viewers, label printers, documentation systems) use EMF as the interchange format. Converting CDR to EMF makes CorelDRAW designs compatible with these Windows-centric vector workflows without rasterization.

Common Use Cases

  • Embed CorelDRAW logos in Microsoft Word letterheads and templates as scalable vector EMF graphics
  • Insert CDR-designed charts and diagrams into PowerPoint presentations with resolution-independent quality
  • Convert CDR label designs to EMF for Windows-based label printing systems that accept vector metafile input
  • Share CorelDRAW illustrations as EMF for insertion in Excel reports and corporate documentation
  • Export CDR artwork as EMF for Windows CAD and engineering documentation applications

How It Works

LibreOffice imports the CDR file via libcdr, parsing vector paths, text, fills, strokes, and layer structure from the proprietary CorelDRAW format. The vector content is exported as a Windows Enhanced Metafile containing GDI drawing records — paths become PolyBezier records, fills become CreateBrushIndirect/FillPath records, text becomes ExtTextOut records, and strokes become CreatePen/StrokePath records. Colors are preserved as RGB values. The EMF output is compatible with all Windows applications that support metafile rendering.

Quality & Performance

EMF preserves vector quality — paths, curves, and text maintain their mathematical precision and render crisply at any scale. Colors and fill patterns transfer accurately. The main limitations involve CorelDRAW-specific features: PowerClip effects, complex gradient meshes, and lens effects may not have direct GDI equivalents and will be simplified or rasterized within the metafile. Standard vector content (paths, text, solid fills, simple gradients) converts cleanly. EMF transparency support is limited compared to SVG or PDF.

SHARP EngineFastMinimal Quality Loss

Device Compatibility

DeviceCDREMF
Windows PCPartialPartial
macOSPartialPartial
iPhone/iPadPartialPartial
AndroidPartialPartial
LinuxPartialPartial
Web BrowserNoNo

Tips for Best Results

  • 1Use EMF when embedding CorelDRAW designs in Microsoft Office documents — it preserves vector quality at any display or print size
  • 2For cross-platform vector sharing (macOS, Linux, web), convert to SVG or PDF instead of EMF
  • 3Verify that complex CorelDRAW effects render correctly in the EMF — GDI has fewer rendering capabilities than CorelDRAW's engine
  • 4EMF files are typically much smaller than equivalent BMP or PNG rasterizations since they store vector instructions, not pixels
  • 5Test the EMF in your target Office application to confirm text rendering and gradient accuracy before distribution

CDR-to-EMF conversion produces Windows-native vector graphics from CorelDRAW designs, enabling high-quality scalable embedding in Microsoft Office documents, Windows printing systems, and GDI-based applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMF is a vector format — it scales to any size without pixelation. A logo inserted as EMF in a Word document or PowerPoint slide renders crisply whether displayed on screen or printed at 1200 DPI. PNG would pixelate when enlarged.
EMF is a Windows-native format. macOS applications have limited EMF support — some can display EMF files but not all rendering features are supported. For cross-platform use, PDF or SVG is preferred.
Text is exported as EMF text records where possible, preserving editability in applications that support metafile text editing. Complex text effects may be converted to paths.
EMF can be ungrouped and edited in applications that support metafile editing (Microsoft Office, some CAD tools). For full vector editing, SVG is a better target format.
EMF is the modern 32-bit successor to WMF with better coordinate precision, Bezier curve support, and transformation capabilities. Always prefer EMF unless your target system specifically requires the legacy 16-bit WMF format.

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