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CorelDRAW Version Converter (CDR to an Older Version)
Got "This file was created by a newer version of CorelDRAW"? Save the .cdr for the older CorelDRAW your computer or printer has, without CorelDRAW installed.
How to convert a CDR file to an older version
- Tap Convert a CDR file above and choose the .cdr file.
- Tap Save and choose CorelDRAW (CDR).
- Pick the version, for example X7, X6 or X5.
- Download the converted file. You can also keep only some pages.
Which versions
| Your CorelDRAW | What you get |
|---|---|
| X5 to 2025 (and newer) | A real .cdr file saved in that version by CorelDRAW itself |
| 7 to X4 | An Illustrator (.ai) file to bring in with File → Import, because current CorelDRAW cannot save .cdr that old |
Common requests: X7 to X5, X7 to X6, X8 to X7, 2020/2021 to X7. Effects and fonts that the older version does not have may look slightly different, so check the file before printing.
Privacy
Your file is sent over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection to our server only to make what you asked for, and it is deleted automatically afterwards (previews are kept at most 24 hours so the same file reopens fast). See the privacy policy.
Questions
How do I open a new CDR file in an older CorelDRAW?
Convert it to your version here, then open the converted file in your CorelDRAW.
Can I convert CDR X7 to X3?
X3 is older than X5, so you get an Illustrator file to import with File → Import in CorelDRAW X3.
Is it free?
Yes.