Hi Folks! I have some vector files in .cdr format and am wondering if there is any "non proprietary" format they can be converted to… I’m an absolute unknown with this stuff and would like to be able to see/use/size without losing clarity.. Most formats I see in use online are .png, .jpeg, .gif
So, a little patience with me would go a long way. Feel free to PM or provide the insight necessary here!
And, yes - they are heraldic images… so I’m not completely off topic! kind of…
Thanks in advance!
Hi Kathy,
.cdr are Corel Draw files, and Corel Draw (which I use) can export to .png etc PM me if you like
If I recall correctly, the "generic" universal vector format is .svg
Inkscape is an opensource vector graphics software. It should be able to open your.CDR files and save them as SVG.
Cool thing with vector files is they are almost infinitely scaleable (really big or really small). The web formats you mentioned (jpeg, png, etc) will turn to pixels if you scale them up too much.
Carl
SVG is a non-proprietary format. I’ve had hit-or-miss luck jumping from proprietary to non-proprietary formats. I’d recommend you find one and stick with it unless you’ve got a really pricey program that can manage all the formats (e.g. adobe’s vector program)
Kathy,
I’m guessing what you have are the files from Ljubodrag Grujic, right? You’re going to need a vector program if you want to re-size or manipulate them. Try Inkscape and see if it will work. Jeff’s offer, while generous, isn’t going to help you because once converted to raster (PNG, JPEG, etc.) you won’t be able to do what you’re saying you want to be able to do. If Inkscape doesn’t work, you’re going to have to shell out some dough.
Thanks Guys - I shall see what I can come up with!