Written by
Sherry Song
Summary: Your CDR files are corrupted, deleted or unsaved on Mac, how to rescue them? Here, we will guide you through the detailed methods to get them back. It's highly recommended to use iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac, used to recover unsaved, lost, and corrupted CDR files.
If you have used CorelDRAW, you must see the CDR files, which are essential for designers and illustrators. However, sometimes losing these CDR files due to accidental deletion, corruption, or unsaved progress can be frustrating.
My CorelDRAW seems to crash about 50% of the time, and I feel there must be something wrong with my CDR files, is there any method to recover them? -reddit.com
I have been trying to find an app which can help me retrieve data from a corrupted CDR. -discussion.apple.com
This article explores the quickest and most effective ways to recover corrupted CDR files on Mac, including the unsaved or deleted CDR files.
The quickest and safest way to recover CDR files on Mac
One of the most reliable methods to recover CDR files is using iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac, which specializes in retrieving deleted, lost, corrupted, or formatted files from Mac.
If the CorelDRAW crashes or stops working, the prior step is to save all the CDR data as soon as possible, because there may be something wrong with the app or the Mac disk. Even if the data is not saved or deleted, there is a very high possibility that iBoysoft will help you get them back.
Let's recover CDR files as quickly as possible with iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac~
- Free download, install, and open it.
- Select the place where you store the CDR files. (Commonly, they are stored in Macintosh HD or Macintosh HD - Data).
- Click Search for Lost Data at the bottom.
- Wait for the scanning, and preview the files you want, tick them and click Recover.
(You can select the Type for quick filtering, CDR files often show with Graphics or Documents. Or find the extension .CDR/.cdr)
It supports a wide range of file types, like doc, xls, pptx, plist, and so on, ensuring a high success rate in file recovery. Have a try~
How to recover CDR files on Mac
We list comprehensive solutions for different CDR files recovery: Corrupted ones, unsaved ones, and deleted ones. Choose a suitable one for your real situation.
# CorelDRAW backup files (Corrupted)
CorelDRAW automatically saves backup files to help restore corrupted Mac CDR files. Note some changes you did in the specific CDR files may not be shown in the recovered files.
- Open CorelDRAW, click the top menu CorelDRAW> Preferences > CorelDRAW.
- Scroll down and click Save, find Backup > Back up to. (It will save the original files in the same folder.)
- Find the previous folder where you saved the corrupted CDR file.
- The file is always named as backup_of_xxxx, right-click it > Open with > CorelDRAW, then you can edit and save the normal one.)
# Convert or Import file format (Corrupted)
If you find no back up files of the corrupted CDR file on Mac, there is another option. You can create a new CDR file and import the contents. The CDR file is recovered if the file can be replaced.
- Open CorelDRAW, click the top menu CorelDRAW> File > New > OK.
- File > Place, find the corrupted and click Place.
- Click File > Save if it is placed,
Or you can use some online CDR converters to convert the file to SVG, PDF, or EPS, then import the converted CDR file into CorelDRAW and save it as a new CDR file.
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# Use Autosave or temporary files (Unsaved)
CorelDRAW's AutoSave feature may store unsaved files temporarily:
- Open Finder and press the Command + Space keys to open Spotlight Search.
- Search for CoreDRAW Temp files, use the file extension .tmp or find some files with suffix AUTOBACKUP_OF_...
(Or you can enter open $TMPDIR in Terminal.) - If found, rename the file with a .cdr extension and try opening it in CorelDRAW.
Still can't find the Autosave CDR files? Please click CoreDRAW > Preferences > CorelDRAW > Save, find the Auto-backup, click Browse or copy the path in Go to Folder. 
# Use Trash (Deleted)
If you recently deleted a CDR file, it might still be in the Trash.
- Open Trash on your Mac.
- Search for the deleted CDR file.
- Right-click and select Put Back to restore it to its original location.
# Time Machine backup(Deleted)
If you had Time Machine enabled and set an external drive for CDR files backup before file deletion, you could recover the lost CDR file:
- Connect your Time Machine backup drive.
- Open the folder where the file was previously stored.
- Click the Time Machine icon from the menu bar and select Enter Time Machine.
- Browse previous backups, locate the CDR file, and click Restore at the bottom right.
# Use CorelDRAW cloud/Cloud storage (Deleted)
If you saved your CDR files on CorelDRAW Cloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud, they might still be accessible:
- Open CorelDRAW > Click CorelDRAW on the top menu > File > Open from Cloud.
- Sign in with your Corel account.
- Select your deleted backup file, click the three dots in the top-right corner > Download > CDR.
Or you can log into your Cloud storage account like iCloud, Dropbox...Navigate to the folder where the CDR file was stored. Then restore the file and download it to your Mac.
Final words
While there are multiple methods to recover lost, corrupted, or unsaved CDR files, iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac offers the most comprehensive and efficient solution. Unlike manual recovery methods that depend on backups or temporary files, iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac provides deep scanning capabilities and works even for formatted or damaged drives.
For Mac users who need a hassle-free and reliable way to recover lost CDR files, iBoysoft is the best choice. To prevent future data loss, regularly back up your files, enable AutoSave, and consider storing important projects in cloud storage.
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