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Convert ODG to CDR

Can you convert ODG to CDR?
Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 15, 2026
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Is it possible to convert ODG to CDR?
No - not a direct conversion.

Open the .odg in LibreOffice Draw, export it as SVG or PDF, then open that file in CorelDRAW. CorelDRAW imports both SVG and PDF with vector shapes remaining editable - this is the standard workflow for moving artwork from LibreOffice Draw into CorelDRAW.

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Also to CDR: WMF · PLT · IMAGE

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Why convert ODG to CDR?

ODG (OpenDocument Graphics, ISO/IEC 26300) is a fully open ZIP+XML vector format. CDR (CorelDRAW) is a proprietary format whose internal structure has never been publicly documented; each CorelDRAW version uses a different undocumented binary layout, and no write API exists outside CorelDRAW itself. No third-party tool can produce a valid .cdr file.

How to convert ODG to CDR

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Open the .odg in LibreOffice Draw and use File > Export As > SVG. Open the resulting .svg in CorelDRAW - vector shapes, paths, and text remain editable. Use PDF export instead if the layout needs to be visually identical to the original.

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About these formats

.ODG OpenDocument Graphics (Drawing)

An ODG file is a vector drawing created by LibreOffice Draw or Apache OpenOffice Draw - the open-source equivalent of a simple Visio or Illustrator file. Open it for free with LibreOffice…

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.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 →

Quality & what to watch

  • CDR files can only be written by CorelDRAW itself - no open-source or third-party tool can produce a valid .cdr output.
  • CorelDRAW does not open .odg files directly; export to SVG or PDF in LibreOffice Draw first, then import into CorelDRAW.
  • SVG is the preferred intermediate format for drawings with geometric shapes; complex gradients or filters may not translate perfectly but basic geometry survives intact.

Frequently asked questions

Is there any online converter for ODG to CDR?
No reliable one - converters listing CDR as an output for ODG either fail silently or return a malformed file because CDR cannot be written without CorelDRAW.
Can CorelDRAW open an ODG file directly?
No - export the ODG to SVG or PDF in LibreOffice Draw first, then import that file into CorelDRAW.
Will converting ODG to SVG and opening in CorelDRAW keep my vectors?
Yes - SVG is a vector format so shapes and paths remain editable in CorelDRAW; complex gradients or filters may not translate perfectly.