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Convert BMP to CDR

Need a CDR from a BMP? Here's why that isn't a direct conversion — and the editable formats that get you there.

You can't convert a BMP to CDR — CDR is CorelDRAW's own format, and only CorelDRAW writes it.

Why BMP to CDR isn't possible here

1

CDR is proprietary to CorelDRAW

CDR is the native file format of CorelDRAW. Its internal structure is closed, so the reliable way to create a CDR is to open or import your artwork in CorelDRAW and save it there.

2

A BMP is a flat image

Even after importing, a BMP is pixels — not the editable shapes, text and layers a CDR is designed to hold. So a direct BMP → CDR conversion wouldn't give you a truly editable document anyway.

Format details

What is a BMP file?

BMP is an uncompressed raster format that stores pixel data with no quality loss, producing large files. It is common on Windows.

Full name
Bitmap Image File
Developed by
Microsoft
Released
1990
Extension
.bmp
MIME type
image/bmp
Transparency
No

How to open BMP opens in most image viewers and editors on Windows and Mac.

Full BMP format guide

What is a CDR file?

CDR is CorelDRAW’s native vector format for logos, layouts and print artwork — proprietary to Corel software.

Full name
CorelDRAW Image
Developed by
Corel
Released
1989
Extension
.cdr
MIME type
application/cdr
Transparency
Yes

How to open CDR opens in CorelDRAW; convert images to CDR to join a Corel workflow.

Full CDR format guide

What you can do instead

Convert BMP to SVG

An editable vector that stays crisp at any size.

BMP → SVG

Convert BMP to PDF

A universal document you can share, print and open anywhere.

BMP → PDF

Convert BMP to EPS

A print-ready vector format for professional design software.

BMP → EPS

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free way to make a CDR?
Not by converting an image. CDR files are created in CorelDRAW (or a compatible editor). Free tools can give you a vector — SVG, PDF or EPS — that you then import into CorelDRAW.
Can SharkFoto open my existing CDR?
Yes — we can read CDR as a source, so you can convert a CDR you already have into PNG, JPG, SVG or PDF. We just can't create a new CDR from an image.
What should I convert my BMP to instead?
For an editable, widely supported result, convert BMP to SVG, PDF or EPS.