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[URGENT] How to open cdr files without Corel Draw

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/urgent-how-to-open-cdr-files-without-corel-draw.102405/

Rahim
Rahim Original post #1
Nov 18, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Hi guys. I had some designs made by a designer but he did not informed me that it was Corel Draw files with extension .cdr

My problem is how can i open it (just for viewing and not editing) without installing Corel Draw (I use Linux)? Or any apps which can convert to some image formats like png, jpeg,etc.? Can this be done?
Plz help, its urgent.
S
somzzy #2
Nov 18, 2008 at 8:12 PM
There is no way Brother.
One thing u can do....
u send me that through mail.
i will convert it into pdf
victor_rambo
Nov 18, 2008 at 8:14 PM
Why not ask that designer to send those files in jpeg or png format again?
Kl@w-24
Kl@w-24 #4
Nov 18, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Check this:

*sk1project.org/modules.php?name=Products&product=uniconvertor
thewisecrab
Nov 18, 2008 at 8:17 PM
I found this after a lot of googling:
XnView
*pagesperso-orange.fr/pierre.g/xnview/enfeatures.html
See if it works
Rahim
Rahim #6
Nov 18, 2008 at 8:21 PM
They all open it in preview mode.
@sommzy: Not to be rude but its very confidential stuff :| I hope you understand.
thewisecrab
Nov 18, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Many forums have claimed that you can insert a cdr file into a word document. Why dont you try that? (Insert>Picture>From file and navigate to where you saved your .cdr file.)
Rahim
Rahim #8
Nov 18, 2008 at 8:36 PM
@Klaw: I downloaded the rpm but it gives an error while installing of unmet dependencies.