Sysinfo CDR Converter tool is the most versatile and comprehensive utility to convert CDR into different file formats.

Since I do have a few CorelDraw .CDR files hanging about the place, and have Office 2003 installed on a couple of system, I was interested in getting to the bottom of why Microsoft blocked access ...

If you want to open a CDR file with Illustrator you would have to first convert it to an AI file in CorelDraw then you will be able to open it with Illustrator.

Learn what is a CDR file and how you can view and edit CDR (CorelDRAW) files on your Windows 11/10 PC using one of these free software.