Convert CDR to EPS — Free Online Converter
Convert CorelDRAW Vector Graphic (.cdr) to Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registr...
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About CDR to EPS Conversion
CDR is CorelDRAW's proprietary vector format, heavily used in sign making, screen printing, and commercial design. EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is the print industry's legacy vector interchange format — a self-contained PostScript program that describes a single page of vector graphics. EPS has been the standard format for placing vector artwork in page layout applications (Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress) and submitting designs to print service bureaus for decades.
Converting CDR to EPS makes CorelDRAW designs accessible to the broader print production ecosystem. While CorelDRAW is popular in signage and screen printing, many prepress operators, print shops, and publishing houses standardize on Adobe tools. EPS provides the universal vector interchange format that bridges CorelDRAW's proprietary format with Adobe-centric and PostScript-based production workflows.
Why Convert CDR to EPS?
Print service bureaus and prepress departments frequently require EPS submissions because their RIP (Raster Image Processor) systems process PostScript natively. A sign design, label layout, or logo created in CorelDRAW must be delivered as EPS for production at shops that do not have CorelDRAW installed. EPS is the lowest-common-denominator vector format that virtually every print production system can process.
EPS is also required for stock art and brand asset submissions. Stock photography and illustration services (Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, iStock) accept EPS as the standard vector file format. Designers who create vector assets in CorelDRAW must convert to EPS for submission to these platforms. Brand guideline documents often specify EPS as the required format for logo distribution because it works across both Adobe and non-Adobe workflows.
Common Use Cases
- Submit CorelDRAW logo designs to print service bureaus as EPS for PostScript-based production workflows
- Convert CDR vector artwork to EPS for submission to stock illustration platforms like Shutterstock and Adobe Stock
- Export CDR sign designs as EPS for placement in InDesign page layouts by prepress operators
- Deliver CDR brand assets as EPS for inclusion in corporate brand guideline packages
- Convert CDR packaging designs to EPS for print-ready separation and trapping in prepress systems
How It Works
LibreOffice imports the CDR file via libcdr, extracting vector paths, text objects, fills, strokes, and effects. The vector content is exported as an EPS file containing PostScript drawing operators — moveto/lineto/curveto for paths, setrgbcolor for fills, show for text, and gsave/grestore for state management. A low-resolution TIFF or WMF preview image is embedded in the EPS header for application previews. The PostScript code is DSC (Document Structuring Conventions) compliant for proper integration with page layout applications and RIP systems.
Quality & Performance
Vector paths, fills, strokes, and text convert with high accuracy from CDR to EPS. PostScript supports the fundamental vector operations (paths, fills, text, clipping) that make up most CorelDRAW designs. The main limitations are transparency (PostScript does not natively support transparency — it must be flattened) and advanced effects like gradient meshes, PowerClip, and lens effects, which may be simplified. For standard vector artwork used in print production, the EPS output is production-ready.
Device Compatibility
| Device | CDR | EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Tips for Best Results
- 1Use EPS when submitting vector artwork to stock platforms or print shops that specifically require PostScript format
- 2For modern print production, PDF is generally preferred over EPS — check with your print provider
- 3Flatten transparency in CorelDRAW before converting to EPS to control how overlapping elements are resolved
- 4Verify the EPS preview image is included — some applications display only the preview, not the PostScript content
- 5Convert text to curves/outlines in CorelDRAW before EPS export to eliminate font dependency issues at the print shop
CDR-to-EPS conversion bridges CorelDRAW's proprietary format and the PostScript-based print production ecosystem, producing industry-standard vector files for prepress, stock art, and brand asset distribution.