How to Open CDR Files Without CorelDRAW

If you don’t have access to CorelDRAW, there are other ways you can open your CDR files. Here are the three possible ways to do it.

Method #1: Use Inkscape

Inkscape is a free program that allows you to view and edit CDR files.

1. Go to InkScape.org, and download the program.

   

2. Once the program is installed, go to File > Open.

   

3. Locate the CDR file you wish to open and click on Open.

   

4. Then select the page you wish to open and click on OK.

   

Method #2: Use BitRecover

BitRecover is a free program perfect for viewing CDR files, although it doesn’t allow you to edit them.

1. Go to BitRecover.com and download the program.

   

2. The program should download quite fast. Once you install it, you can view your CDR files quickly.
3. To do this, open the BitRecover program, and go to File > Open.

   

4. Find the file you wish to open. Select it, and click on Open.

   

5. When the file opens, you will be able to scroll through the pages on the left side.

   

Method #3: Open the CDR file online

Different online apps allow you to open CDR files, such as GroupDocs. This is a free online app through which you can view, save as PDF, and print CDR files. But you cannot edit them.

1. Go to GroupDocs.app.

   

2. Click on the white square, and locate your CDR file. Then click on OK.

   

3. You can view all the pages of your .cdr file. If you want to print your document, click on the Print icon.

   

4. Adjust your printing settings, and click on Print.

   

5. You can also download the PDF version of your CDR file. To do this, click on Download PDF.

   

6. Choose where you wish to save the PDF download, and click on Save.