CDR to SVG

Upload a CDR file and download it as SVG. Free to start.

Drop files here, or press Enter to choose them. Up to 50 MB per file.
Drop a CDR file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
  • Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h

How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the CDR file on the orange block above, or press “Choose CDR”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to SVG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the SVG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How CDR to SVG conversion works

The CDR file format stores data in the CDR format. Converting to SVG produces a vector file that stores shapes, paths, and text as XML vector coordinates that scale to any resolution without quality loss. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. Metadata such as creation date is preserved where the target format supports it; features the target format cannot represent are dropped. This makes SVG the practical choice when the destination system requires it or when the original format is not supported by the target application. 1converter runs this conversion on the server: your file is uploaded encrypted over HTTPS, converted using trusted open-source libraries, and the output is held for 24 hours before automatic deletion.

Sources and specifications

Quality levels for CDR → SVG

LevelFile sizeSpeed
Low qualitySmallest file, basic qualityVery smallVery fast
Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and qualityMediumFast
High qualityLarger file, great qualityLargeModerate
Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible qualityVery largeSlow

Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.

When to convert

What the SVG file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • Intelligent 1-step conversion process
  • Optimized through optimal intermediate format
  • Exporting a logo from CorelDRAW for use on a website
  • Sharing editable vector icons with developers using SVG

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The SVG file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
  • Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting CDR to SVG.

Ask supportAll questions
Will CDR layers and objects stay editable after converting to SVG?
Often, many CDR objects map to separate SVG elements or groups, but exact layer naming and structure can vary. You may need to regroup elements in the SVG editor.
Is the SVG output truly scalable like the original CDR vector?
Yes—SVG is vector-based and should preserve curves and shapes as paths where possible. Unlike raster formats, scaling won’t introduce pixelation.
Will text in the CDR remain editable in the SVG?
Sometimes text converts to SVG text elements, but often it’s converted to outlines (paths) depending on fonts and compatibility. If fonts are missing, outlines are more likely.
Why might the SVG file size increase compared to the CDR?
Complex fills, gradients, clipped shapes, or many small path segments can expand SVG markup. Simplifying artwork in CorelDRAW before export can reduce size.

Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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