Convert VSD to CDR

About VSD and CDR file types

VSD

This is the default file format used by Microsoft Visio before version 2013, a diagramming and vector graphics application. VSD files save flowcharts, process diagrams, organizational charts, and other drawings.

CDR

CDR files are the primary file format for CorelDRAW, vector graphic design software. Illustrations, layouts, and other graphic designs can be created using this program.

VSD files are incompatible with many other diagramming and vector graphics applications, making it difficult to share and collaborate on projects. On the other hand, VSD or CDR files can be exported to more widely used formats like PDF, making it easier to share and open them in different software programs.

Conversion from VSD to CDR

Converting from VSD to CDR can be a bit complex because it involves transitioning between two different graphic design applications. There isn't a direct conversion route, but you can achieve this through a few steps involving intermediary formats like SVG or PDF.

Windows PC

1. Microsoft Visio and CorelDRAW:
   • Open your VSD file in Microsoft Visio.
   • Export the file as SVG or PDF.
   • Open CorelDRAW and import the SVG or PDF file. You may need to tweak the file to restore some elements that might not transfer perfectly.

1. Third-party software:
   • Zamzar or CloudConvert: These online converters support various formats via intermediary formats, from VSD to CDR. Upload your file, convert it to PDF, and then use CorelDRAW to open and save it as CDR.

macOS

• CorelDRAW is available for Mac, so the method is similar:
• Export VSD to PDF using a compatible application like Lucidchart or through an online conversion tool.
• Open the PDF in CorelDRAW for Mac and save it as CDR.

Linux

For Linux users, the process involves using cross-platform tools:

• Inkscape: Open and export the VSD file to SVG from a Visio alternative (like LibreOffice Draw) in Inkscape, then save or export the artwork in a CorelDRAW compatible format.
• Use Wine to run Windows versions of CorelDRAW software if necessary.

iOS & Android

On mobile platforms, direct conversion options are limited. Use cloud-based conversion tools like Zamzar or CloudConvert:

• Upload the VSD file, convert it to PDF, and then send it to your PC for final conversion in CorelDRAW.

These methods should help you convert VSD files to CDR. However, minor adjustments to the final graphic might be necessary due to differences in how the software handles vector graphics.