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.
Need a CDR from a TIF? Here's why that isn't a direct conversion — and the editable formats that get you there.
You can't convert a TIF to CDR — CDR is CorelDRAW's own format, and only CorelDRAW writes it.
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.
Even after importing, a TIF is pixels — not the editable shapes, text and layers a CDR is designed to hold. So a direct TIF → CDR conversion wouldn't give you a truly editable document anyway.
TIFF is a high-quality, often lossless raster format used in photography, scanning and print. Files are large but preserve maximum detail.
How to open TIFF opens in Photoshop, GIMP, Preview and professional imaging software.
Full TIF format guideCDR is CorelDRAW’s native vector format for logos, layouts and print artwork — proprietary to Corel software.
How to open CDR opens in CorelDRAW; convert images to CDR to join a Corel workflow.
Full CDR format guide