CorelDraw repair software for corrupted drawing *.cdr files

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw helps to fix errors in the CDR files of all versions

Updated: 2026-03-27

Victor Bobrov Written by: Victor Bobrov

How to repair an CorelDraw file

A step-by-step instruction for how to repair a corrupted *.cdr file with an CorelDraw project or drawing:

  1. Download Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw from here: https://coreldraw.recoverytoolbox.com/download/RecoveryToolboxForCorelDrawInstall.exe
  2. Install Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw on your computer
  3. Start Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw
  4. Select corrupted *.cdr file on first page of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw
  5. Click the Analyse button
  6. Preview the repaired objects from the damaged CDR file
  7. Click the Start recovery button to export the data into a new CorelDraw project

How to repair cdr file?

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw designed for the repair of damaged *.cdr files with CorelDraw vector graphics. The CorelDraw Repair Tool helps fix corrupted CDR files.

The CorelDraw recovery tool reads damaged *.cdr file in several ways, using different algorithms for CDR repair. All objects repaired from a bad drawing are available later for preview on the second page in the software.

Features of the CDR repair tool

Features of the CDR Repair Tool:

  • Supports repairing of *.CDR files of CorelDraw v.10 and later
  • Repair compressed graphics objects and images
  • Preview of a repaired .cdr file Move/Zoom in the preview of a fixed CDR file
  • Manual selection the version of corrupted .cdr file before recovery for quicker analysis
  • Multi-language interface
  • CorelDraw .cdr Viewer for corrupted graphics files
  • CDR Viewer Tool for corrupted CorelDraw files
  • Displays and repairs data from corrupted .cdr files
  • Viewer for damaged CorelDraw projects

What versions of CorelDraw *.cdr file allow file repair with Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw?

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw can read and identify data from different versions of CorelDraw graphics files, beginning with v.10 (released in 2000). Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw opens, reads and displays content from bad CDR files created in CorelDraw 10/11/12/12/X3/X5/X6/X7.

How to improve a recovery speed of corrupted CDR file

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw use several repair algorithms for files in each version of CorelDraw. Software reads corrupted *.cdr file several times in order to search objects for each version of graphics. You can select the version for a corrupted CorelDraw file manually from the main menu (CDR Version item). You can also choose Auto Detect if you don't know which version of CorelDraw was used to create or modify the file.

How to open a corrupted .cdr file

You cannot open and work with damaged graphics file directly from CorelDraw. Instead, you must use this third-party software to export data from the corrupted graphics project into a new file. Later you can open a new copy of the repaired file in CorelDraw. Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw helps to recover corrupted CorelDraw file reading errors.

How to open a corrupted .cdr file

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw

Free CDR File Viewer

Free CDR File Viewer

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw is very convenient to use for viewing the contents of any .cdr file - damaged and standard .cdr file - even if you don’t have CorelDraw or a similar software package installed. The tool allows you also to review the content of CDR files for an unlimited number of times using:

  • Scaling/zooming drawings
  • Displacement of drawing objects
  • Rotations of objects in the project

How to Open Corrupted CDR File for Free

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw allows you to open a corrupted CDR file of a CorelDraw project and display all the data from the file on the preview page.

How to Open Corrupted CDR File for Free
How to Recover a CorelDraw Project

How to restore a CorelDraw Project

To restore damaged CorelDraw projects, you can use the latest backup or try to use Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw. With a high probability, Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw can return data from .cdr files to their original state before they were damaged. To verify this statement, it is necessary to:

  1. Download, install, and run the DEMO version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw.
  2. Select a damaged .cdr file.
  3. Run the analysis of the damaged CDR file.
  4. Review the restored objects on the preview page.
  5. Export restored data to a new CorelDraw project - available in the full version.
How to Fix CDR file

If you need to fix the CDR file of a damaged CorelDraw project quickly, then Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw will allow you to do this in a couple of clicks. CDR files can be fixed by copying and correcting data from the damaged .cdr file to a new CorelDraw project - CorelDraw must be installed to export data in the full version. The tool does not fix or modify the existing CDR file. All data transfers to a new project.

How to Fix CDR file

Requirements:

  • Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 or Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016 and above
  • CorelDraw 10 or later installed
Screenshots:
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File selection

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Recovering data

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Preview of recoverable content

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Passing the file to CorelDraw

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Recovery log

Errors:

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw can opens and fix many errors from *.cdr files, for example:

  • Error Reading CorelDRAW file.
  • Error Opening Graphics file.
  • Error Reading Suite file.
  • Valid work space path is not found.
  • I/O read error.
  • File FileName.cdr contains an invalid file ID.
  • The file is corrupted.
  • Out of memory.
  • Error reading a bitmap in file FileName.cdr.
  • Error Reading FileName.cdr file.
How it Works:
Step 1

Download software from website.

Step 2
*.cdr repair download file

Start Install software:

  • Press on downloaded installation file in browser
  • Select a downloaded installation file in Windows Explorer and press Enter or double click on it
Step 3
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Please confirm warning message:

Step 4
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Run installation wizard:

Step 5
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Run program:

  • Double click on icon on desktop

    or

  • Select from main menu: Start | Programs | Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw | Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw
Step 6
fix errors in the CDR files

Please select a damaged CDR file on first page of repair wizard in Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw:

Step 7
CDR Viewer Tool

Press Analyze button:

Step 8
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Please confirm a start of recovery process:

Step 9
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On second page you can preview a repaired drawing. You move, rotate and zoom image by use keys and mouse.

Step 10
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Press Start recovery button to export drawing into CorelDRAW directly:

Step 11
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On last page you find a detailed report about recovering:

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw

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Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw (Download) is a powerful and fast recovery tool for damaged CorelDRAW files (*.cdr format). No matter what causes damage to a *.cdr file, Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw will most likely get your image back in seconds.

The program features a very simple and intuitive interface that makes it very easy for anyone to pick a damaged file, restore it and open it for editing in CorelDRAW. It requires no special skills or knowledge and can be efficiently used by users of all levels. If you are unable to open an important CDR file containing the result of days or even weeks of your work, don't panic and try Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw first. With this tool installed on your PC, you have a fairly high chance of restoring even severely damage processed files and can potentially save an ample amount of time and money.

All you need to do to complete the recovery process is to follow simple instructions and progress towards the final step of the wizard where the drawing will be repaired and passed to CorelDRAW for further editing or saving. IMPORTANT: in order for the program to work correctly, CorelDRAW must be installed on your computer by the time you start the recovery process. Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw does not save repaired data to a file, but rather passes it directly to CorelDRAW. The program also does not modify the damaged source file and works with its copy to prevent further damage or modification of the original.

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This manual contains detailed instructions on using the program for quick recovery of CorelDRAW *.cdr files. Please read it completely before contacting our support service, as it may already contain an answer to your question. If it doesn't, please feel free to contact us for help.

  1. File selection
  2. Preview of recoverable content
  3. Passing the file to CorelDRAW
  4. Recovery log
  5. Other program features and commands

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw is based on a simple wizard that almost completely automates the recovery process. Your involvement is minimal and limited to specifying the name and path of the damaged file and clicking a couple of confirmation buttons. The program does everything else automatically. The recovery process consists of the following steps:

File selection

1. File selection

This first step lets you select the file you want to restore. This can be done in 3 ways. First of all, you can type the file name and path into the input field located in the center of the program window. You can also click a small icon to the right of the input field to open the standard Windows open file dialog. Finally, you can select one of the previously used *.cdr files from a dropdown list that can be opened by clicking a small button with a downward arrow in the right part of the input field. Once you've specified the file name and location, proceed to the next step by clicking Next at the bottom of the window. The program will prompt you if you really want to continue and will start the recovery process after your confirmation.

2. Preview of recoverable content

The second step of the wizard allows you to preview the drawing stored in the damaged file. Zoom in and out of the drawing using + and - keys or the mouse wheel. To move the image, left-click anywhere in the preview area and move the mouse without releasing the button. The right mouse button opens a context menu that lets you select the preferred navigation mode - Zoom or Move. If you can't see the image because of your manipulations (e.g excessive zoom), use the View - Reset view command to back to the initial view and re-focus on the image.

Preview of recoverable content
Passing the file to CorelDRAW

3. Passing the file to CorelDRAW

Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw does not save repaired drawings to a file, but passes them directly to CorelDRAW for editing and saving in the necessary format. As mentioned above, CorelDRAW must be installed on your computer for the program to work correctly. If it's not, Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw will skip this step and show a recovery log with a corresponding error text.

If you have several versions of CorelDRAW installed on your computer, the program will suggest choosing the one that the file data will be exported to.

4. Recovery log

This is the final step of the wizard containing a log of this recovery session. You can now finish working with the program and click the Finish button to exit or go back with the help of the Back button and choose another file for recovery.

Recovery log

Other program features and commands

Two more useful commands can be found in the Actions menu: Send source file and Clear file list. The former enables you to send the damaged file to the program developers if Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw fails to restore it for some reason (the same can be done by clicking the Send file to developers button in the lower part of the program window on the content preview and recovery log steps). The Clear file list command clears the list of previously used files and their paths.

If you know the version of the *.cdr file you want to recover data from, use the CDR Version menu to choose it and make file recovery faster and more accurate. If you are not sure about the version of the file, use the Auto detect option and let Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw detect the version on its own.

As you see, using Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw just couldn't be easier. If you have a CorelDRAW file that was damaged on your hard drive or was corrupted during an interrupted download, this great piece of software will solve this problem in style and will help you get back to work as soon as possible, thus saving you time, money and possibly a fair deal of nerve.

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Online recovery service

Repair corrupted files online on any device

  • An email with a registration code and instructions for activating this code will be sent to the user immediately after the payment confirmation.
  • An email with a registration code will be sent from several different mail servers to prevent messages from appearing in SPAM filters. Accordingly, a possible duplication of registration letters received in the user's mailbox.
  • To activate the registration code, you need to run the application in Windows under a user with Administrator rights.
  • The number of Personal, Business or Site licenses activated simultaneously must not exceed the number of purchased licenses.
  • We sell software via registration services PayPro Global and Noventiq. That is why not Recovery Toolbox, but the corresponding company will be specified in the payment documents.

The purchased registration key is valid for all 2.x versions of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw.

Buying the License Renewal:
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Personal License - 1 Year prolongation

for personal use for noncommercial purposes

PayPro Global $12
Noventiq $12

Business License - 1 Year prolongation

for legal use in enterprise, commercial and governmental environments

PayPro Global $19
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Site License - 1 Year prolongation

for using on several computers of the customer (up to 100 electronic devices) in one building or distributed between several buildings

PayPro Global $25
Noventiq $25

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Benefits of the full version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw

The benefits of buying the full version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw to repair corrupt CorelDraw .cdr files include:

  • More powerful repair functionality: The full version might offer more advanced features for repairing complex file corruption than a limited free version.
  • Support for more file types: The full version might support a broader range of CorelDraw formats versions of files beyond just .cdr files.
  • No limitations: The free version might limit the number of files you can repair or the extent of repairs it can perform. The full version likely removes these limitations.
  • Commercial use: If you use CorelDraw for commercial purposes, the full version might be required to comply with the software's licensing terms.

The advantages of the total paid version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw over the free DEMO version when recovering corrupt CorelDraw files:

Recovery Capabilities:

  • Deeper Repair: The full version might offer more advanced algorithms to tackle complex file corruption. It could mean successfully recovering heavily damaged files that the DEMO version might struggle with.
  • More File Information repaired: The full version might recover a broader range of data from corrupt files. It could include text, formatting, objects, layers, and more, resulting in a complete restoration of your work.
  • Improved Preview: The full version might offer a more comprehensive preview of recoverable data within the corrupt file. It allows you to assess the extent of repairs possible before committing to the complete recovery process.
  • Save repair result: The full version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw allows the export of repaired data into a new CorelDraw file, which is saved later.

Functionality:

  • No File Size Limitations: The DEMO might have a restriction on the size of files it can process. The full version likely removes this limitation, allowing you to repair even large and complex CorelDraw files.
  • Unsaved File Recovery: The full version might offer the ability to recover unsaved CorelDraw files, which you were working on but had yet to save before the corruption occurred.

Usability:

  • Save and Load Projects: The full version might allow you to save your recovery project and load it later. It is helpful if the recovery process is interrupted or you must return to it later.
  • Technical Support: The full version might come with access to technical support from the software vendor. It can be helpful if you encounter any issues during the recovery process.
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Commercial Use:

  • Licensing Compliance: If you use CorelDraw for commercial purposes, the full version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw might be necessary to comply with the software's licensing terms. The free DEMO version is intended only for personal or non-commercial use.

The need for an annual renewal of the Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw license for technical support depends on the specific support options offered by the software vendor.

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Scenario 1: Technical Support Included with Purchase

  • Purchasing the full version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw might grant you access to technical support for a specific period (one year).
  • After that year, renewing your license would be necessary to continue receiving technical support.
  • This renewal might include an additional fee, or it could be bundled with updates to the software itself.

Scenario 2: Separate Technical Support Options

  • The vendor might offer technical support as a separate service, independent of the software license renewal.
  • You can purchase technical support for a specific duration (e.g., per incident or annual subscription) without renewing your software license.

Here's how to determine which scenario applies:

  • Check the Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw website for their technical support page.
  • Look for information on how to access support and any associated fees.
  • The website should clarify if a valid license or a separate support subscription is required.

Why Renew for Technical Support?

Even if your software itself continues to function after the initial purchase year, there are benefits to renewing for technical support:

  • Expert Assistance: Technical support can provide valuable guidance and solutions if you encounter complex file corruption or difficulties using the software.
  • Staying Up-to-Date: Renewing support might entitle you to software updates that include bug fixes, new features, and improved compatibility with newer versions of CorelDraw.

The registered full version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw for Windows offers several advantages over the online service (even though the online version boasts of working across various devices):

Advanced Recovery Capabilities:

  • Deeper Repair: The full version, installed directly on your Windows machine, might leverage more powerful processing than the online service. It can translate to tackling complex file corruption and potentially salvaging more data from heavily damaged .cdr files.
  • Offline Processing: Unlike the online service, which relies on an internet connection, the full version works offline. It can be crucial if you're dealing with sensitive data or if you have a limited or unreliable internet connection.
  • No File Size Restrictions: The online service might have limitations on the size and complexity of files it can process. The full version, running on your local machine, can handle much larger and more intricate CorelDraw files.
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Security and Privacy:

  • Reduced Risk of Data Exposure: Uploading your corrupt CorelDraw files to an online service introduces a potential security risk. With the full version, your files remain on your local machine, minimizing the possibility of unauthorized access.
  • Confidentiality of Sensitive Data: If your CorelDraw files contain sensitive or confidential information, you might hesitate to upload them to an online service. The full version allows you to keep your data secure on your computer.

Usability and Performance:

  • Faster Processing: Recovery speeds can be significantly faster with the full version installed locally than relying on an online service's servers, especially if you have a good internet connection.
  • No Dependence on Internet Connectivity: As mentioned before, the full version works offline, eliminating dependence on an Internet connection. It is particularly advantageous if you work in a location with unreliable internet access.
  • Advanced Features: The full version might offer additional features unavailable in the online service, such as the ability to save and load recovery projects for later use.
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Here are some additional considerations:

  • Cost: While the online service might seem convenient due to its device accessibility, the full version might be a more cost-effective solution in the long run, especially if you need to recover corrupt CorelDraw files frequently.
  • Technical Support: Purchasing the full version might grant you access to technical support from the software vendor, which can be invaluable if you encounter difficulties during recovery.

In conclusion, if you prioritize advanced recovery capabilities, security, faster processing, and access to additional features, the registered full version of Recovery Toolbox for CorelDraw for Windows offers significant advantages over the online service. However, if device portability and avoiding software installation are your top concerns, the online service might be a suitable alternative, keeping in mind its potential limitations.

Resources:

Victor G. Bobrov, Senior Software Engineer.

MCSD, MCDBA

Expert in CorelDraw data storage. Specialist in CorelDraw CDR file recovery with over 20 years of experience and qualifications.

Customer's reviews and ratings:
ailton 02-11-2025

ok

jaggu 09-17-2024

nice

floren4848 02-25-2023

The program does not work if the normal CorelDraw is not installed.
I had to do a refund.
And then I had to upload the file to the service.
Couldn't you have written about it right away?

Vlad Suheschi 02-06-2023

Great program.

fPT.agrello 11-22-2021

Toooo long time recovery process: I wait 21 hours. But result was good: 80-90%% was fixed.

Davion Hanna 04-04-2021

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Ada Frazier 03-15-2021

Very convenient and faster service, I didn't even need to install the program. Online recovery showed a satisfactory result for the repaired file.

Fuddyduddy 02-15-2021

In my repaired CorelDraw x3 file, some shapes in which the gradient was used were filed with a solid color. Otherwise, all elements are in place.

Jericho Archer 01-20-2021

There is too little information at the step where the program offers to view the contents of the repaired file. For example, it was important for me that the elements of the demaged image were on their layers.

David 12-22-2020

CorelDraw 12 is not showing my drawing. After correcting the .CDR file, I managed to get only 90% of the drawing.

Briar Kace 12-07-2020

I got a problems with a drawings being drawn in CorelDraw x5. Since CorelDraw no longer supports this version, I thought I would now struggle with virtual systems in order to open it in CorelDraw x5 on Windows 7 or XP, until I came across your site. After correcting errors in the file, it immediately became operational and the drawing opened already in CorelDraw 2019

Oaklyn David 08-04-2020

Excellent function, before buying a license, the program shows a part of the fixed drawing. As a result, after the purchase from me, all the shapes in my .cdr file were repaired

Interciliary 07-20-2020

When I selected the corrupted .CDR file, I got scared because most of my shapes were not showing in the preview. But after fixing the file, the problem was resolved - in recovered drawing I see all shapes.

Awesomeness 06-22-2020

While CorelDraw is trying to save the drawing, it makes this file corrupt. After it turned out that the plugin caused this error. The recovery process took a long time and restored only 80% of my work

ChargesKantar 06-08-2020

When I am opening the .CDR file in CorelDraw, it's showing a blank drawing. This happened after I tried to save the .CDR document, but something went wrong and CorelDraw hung.
The program helped to get back the saved version of the .CDR document. My drawing has been restored with some changed parameters.

SportyNarrative 04-13-2020

The file was damaged when saving, thanks to the preview, I found the desired file from the cache and restored it, but in the preview it is slightly different from the restored file. The program fixes the errors of the damaged CorelDraw 11 file, but in the output you can get a slightly different result from the preview, for example, some elements became huge.

YellowDsgn 03-03-2020

After recovering the .CDR files from the hard drive in CorelDraw x5, a dialog box appears with the error "the file does not open on CorelDraw." It’s good that in the demo version you can see the contents of the file, for this you get 5 stars. Unfortunately, in the list of .CDR files recovered from the hard drive, my file was not found.

TomS 07-12-2018

The online repair service CorelDraw helped repair my project CorelDRAW X8. But I waited 4 hours.

Andrew 07-12-2018

This utility helps to repair my CorelDraw 1Gb file. Thanks!

ANDIEDJI 07-12-2018

I supposed my .cdr files were corrupted to forever. Recovery Toolbox for CorelDRAW changed my mind.
Now I can see my coreldraw images which were lost only couple minutes ago. It's unbelievable!!!!!

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