Why convert CDR to EPS?
EPS is a legacy prepress format that many print shops, RIP workflows, and older design applications still require. If a print provider asks for an .eps and you only have the original .cdr, exporting from CorelDRAW or Inkscape is the standard approach.
How to convert CDR to EPS
CorelDraw Graphics Suite EASIEST
Open the .cdr file, go to File > Export (Ctrl+E), and select EPS - Encapsulated PostScript. Set the colour mode to CMYK for print and check Include fonts before saving.
Inkscape OPEN-SOURCE
Open the .cdr in Inkscape via File > Open (imported through the libcdr library), then go to File > Save As and choose Encapsulated PostScript (.eps).
Programs that convert CDR
About these formats
.CDR
CorelDRAW image / drawing
A CDR file is a vector drawing created by CorelDRAW (Corel Corporation), used for logos, posters, signage and print artwork since 1989. CorelDRAW is the only application that opens every…
Open .CDR details →
.EPS
Encapsulated PostScript
An EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) file is a vector graphic - logos, illustrations, and print artwork - stored in Adobe's PostScript language since 1987. Open it free with Inkscape or GIMP…
Open .EPS details →Quality & what to watch
- EPS is a vector format, so paths and curves transfer without rasterization - but CorelDRAW-specific effects such as blends and mesh fills may be rasterized or approximated on export.
- CorelDRAW's EPS export preserves CMYK and spot colours; Inkscape converts spot colours to RGB by default, which can break print colour separations.
- If the .cdr contains live text, embed fonts in the EPS or convert text to curves before exporting to avoid font substitution.
