Convert CDR to SVG — Free Online Converter
Convert CorelDRAW Vector Graphic (.cdr) to Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or regist...
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About CDR to SVG Conversion
CDR is CorelDRAW's proprietary vector graphics format, widely used in signage, print design, screen printing, and illustration. SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is the open-standard vector format supported by every modern web browser and editable in Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Inkscape, Sketch, and Affinity Designer. Converting CDR to SVG transforms proprietary CorelDRAW designs into an open vector format that preserves scalability, editability, and the mathematical precision of the original vector artwork.
This conversion is essential for designers who need to collaborate with teams that do not use CorelDRAW, publish vector graphics on the web, or import CorelDRAW designs into other vector editing tools.
Why Convert CDR to SVG?
CorelDRAW designs need to be accessible to collaborators, clients, and production teams who use different design tools. Adobe Illustrator and Figma users cannot open CDR files natively. Converting to SVG produces an open vector file that any designer can open, edit, and modify regardless of their preferred design application.
SVG is the web's native vector format. Logos, icons, illustrations, and diagrams converted from CDR to SVG can be embedded directly in web pages with infinite scalability, CSS styling, and JavaScript interactivity. For responsive web design where graphics must render crisply from mobile to 4K displays, SVG provides the resolution independence that raster exports cannot.
Common Use Cases
- Convert CorelDRAW logos to SVG for use in web development with CSS styling and scalability
- Export CDR illustrations as SVG for editing by designers using Illustrator, Figma, or Inkscape
- Transform CDR icon sets to SVG for responsive web and mobile application design
- Convert CDR signage designs to SVG for collaboration with production teams on different platforms
- Produce SVG versions of CDR artwork for print-on-demand platforms that accept vector uploads
How It Works
LibreOffice imports the CDR file via libcdr, parsing vector paths, text objects, fill definitions, stroke styles, and layer structure. The vector content is exported as SVG 1.1 markup: CDR paths become SVG <path> elements with preserved Bezier curves, fills become SVG fill attributes (solid colors, gradients), text becomes SVG <text> elements, and strokes map to SVG stroke properties. Color values are preserved in RGB hex. The output is compatible with all modern browsers and vector editors.
Quality & Performance
Vector paths, fills, strokes, and text convert with high accuracy from CDR to SVG. The mathematical precision of the original vector artwork is preserved — curves, angles, and dimensions remain exact. The main limitations involve CorelDRAW-specific features: PowerClip effects, mesh fills, complex lens effects, and proprietary font effects may not have SVG equivalents and will be simplified or rasterized. Standard vector content (paths, text, gradients, solid fills) converts cleanly.
Device Compatibility
| Device | CDR | SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Native |
| Web Browser | No | Native |
Tips for Best Results
- 1SVG preserves vector quality — convert to SVG for designs that need to scale to any size
- 2Run the output through SVGO optimization to minimize file size for web delivery
- 3Verify complex CorelDRAW effects in the SVG — some proprietary features may need manual recreation
- 4For web use, inline SVG in HTML enables CSS styling and JavaScript interactivity on the design
- 5Text converted to paths cannot be edited as text — check if text preservation or visual fidelity is more important for your use case
CDR-to-SVG conversion transforms proprietary CorelDRAW designs into the universal open vector format, enabling cross-tool collaboration, web publishing, and resolution-independent design output.