CDR File Type

Author:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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CDR File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that CDR files are associated with four unique file types (the most prevalent being the CorelDRAW Vector Image File format) and can be viewed primarily with Adobe Illustrator CC, including twenty other known software applications (listed below). These files can be categorized as Vector Image Files, Disk Image Files, or Audio Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Vector Image Files.

The CDR File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

To learn more about CDR files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening CDR files.

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Known CDR Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Chief CDR Description

.CDR
File Ext:.cdr
Group:CorelDRAW Vector Image File

A file with a CDR file extension is a drawing or vector image file created by the software CorelDRAW. It is the main file type used by CorelDRAW and may contain text, lines, images, colors, and effects. Since it's Corel's proprietary format, not many image editing programs support the format.

Author: Corel
File Category:Vector Image Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdr

Software Programs That Open The CorelDRAW Vector Image File:


Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Canvas X by ACD Systems

Windows
Mac

PaintShop Pro by Corel

Windows

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

CDR Viewer by ideaMK

Windows
Windows Server 2008 R2

More CDR Files

.CDR
File Ext:.cdr
Group:Mac DVD/CD Master Image File

A CDR file can also be a disk image created by the built-in Disk Utility program on a Mac computer. It may contain several folders and files in a single disk image file that can be burned to a CD. A CDR file is similar to an ISO file created on a Microsoft Windows computer.

Author: Apple
File Category:Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open Mac DVD/CD Master Image File Files:


Apple Disk Utility by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

HFSexplorer by Catacombae

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Apple Final Cut Pro by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac
Mac OS X

DiskImageMounter by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac
.CDR
File Ext:.cdr
Group:Raw Audio CD Data

A CDR file can also be a CD audio track that is extracted from an audio CD to a computer hard disk. It is a format similar to an AIF or WAV file but lacks compression, normalizing, filters, and other related data.

Author: VideoLAN
File Category:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Raw Audio CD Data Files:


VLC Media Player by VideoLAN

Compatible with:

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Chrome OS
Solaris
Unix
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac

Apple iTunes by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Linux

ModPlug Player by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Awave Studio by FMJ-Software

Compatible with:

Windows

H+H Software Virtual CD by H+H Software GmbH

Compatible with:

Windows

Roxio Toast 15 by Roxio

Compatible with:

Mac

Foobar2000 by Piotr Pawlowski

Compatible with:

Windows
iOS
Android

MPC-HC by Doom9 Users

Compatible with:

Windows

Lightning UK! ImgBurn by Lightning UK!

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux

Miro Video Converter by Participatory Culture Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.CDR
File Ext:.cdr
Group:Bosch Crash Data Retrieval Data File

The CDR file is associated with Bosch Crash Data Retrieval, a device used to retrieve crash-related information from vehicles.

Author: Robert Bosch GmbH
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Bosch Crash Data Retrieval Data File Files:


Bosch CDR by Robert Bosch GmbH

Compatible with:

Windows

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CDR Demand


Top PC Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Top Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Sources of CDR Problems


Common CDR Opening Problems

Adobe Illustrator CC Isn't There

When you double-click your CDR file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Adobe Illustrator CC for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CDR file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you don't have Adobe Illustrator CC installed, and you know of another program to open your CDR file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Adobe Illustrator CC Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed that's incompatible with your CorelDRAW Vector Image File type. You will need to download a newer version of Adobe Illustrator CC if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a CorelDRAW Vector Image File file version that was created by a newer version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your CDR, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening CDR files are due to having the wrong version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed.


Other Causes of CDR File Opening Problems

Even with the correct version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed, you can still experience difficulties opening CDRs. If you are still having problems opening CDR files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • CDR file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the CDR file in the Windows registry
  • Partial installation of Adobe Illustrator CC that did not fully complete
  • Your CDR file is corrupted (issues with your CorelDRAW Vector Image File file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your CDR
  • CDR-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your CorelDRAW Vector Image File file successfully

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