CDR to EPS Converter
Convert CDR to EPS online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.
Maximum file size is 1GB
How it works
Three steps to your converted file
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Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.
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Convert & download
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What is a CDR file?
The CDR format is a proprietary vector graphics file utilized by CorelDRAW, based on the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) container structure. It encapsulates vector definitions, text, and raster images, often utilizing compression for the internal data chunks. The internal structure varies significantly between versions (e.g., CorelDRAW X4 vs. 2024), making backward compatibility limited. CDR files serve as the primary source format for Corel's graphic design suite, supporting multipage layouts and advanced color management profiles.
How to open a CDR file
Native support for CDR is exclusive to the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite on Windows and macOS. Third-party support is limited due to the proprietary nature of the format; however, Inkscape (using the UniConvertor library) and LibreOffice Draw can attempt to import older CDR versions. For reliable viewing without Corel software, users often require dedicated file viewers like CDR Viewer or conversion to standardized formats like PDF or SVG.
CDR Technical Info
- Full Name
- CorelDRAW Image File
- Developed By
- Corel Corporation
- Initial Release
- 1989
- MIME Type
- application/x-coreldraw
What is an EPS file?
The EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) format is a legacy vector graphics standard developed by Adobe in the late 1980s. It contains PostScript page description language commands describing 2D vector graphics, bitmap images, and text. Conforming to the Document Structuring Conventions (DSC), an EPS file includes a BoundingBox comment that defines the rectangular area of the graphic. It is strictly a single-page format intended to be embedded within other PostScript documents, often containing a low-resolution TIFF or WMF preview for onscreen display.
How to open an EPS file
While native OS support for EPS is deprecated in modern Windows and macOS (Preview no longer supports it as of macOS Monterey), professional vector editors are required for manipulation. Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW are the industry standards for editing EPS syntax. For viewing or rasterizing without expensive software, users can utilize Ghostscript, Inkscape (open source), or EPS Viewer. Converting to PDF is often recommended for broader accessibility.
EPS Technical Info
- Full Name
- Encapsulated PostScript
- Developed By
- Adobe Systems
- Initial Release
- 1987
- MIME Type
- application/postscript
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Developer API
Convert CDR to EPS via API
Automate CDR to EPS conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.
# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"tag": "cdr-to-eps",
"tasks": {
"upload-file": {
"operation": "import/upload"
},
"convert": {
"operation": "convert",
"input": "upload-file",
"output_format": "eps"
},
"export-result": {
"operation": "export/url",
"input": "convert"
}
}
}'
# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.cdr
# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.