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CDR at a glance
CDR
Convert to CDR when the recipient will continue editing or producing the artwork in CorelDRAW-based environments, especially in print, signage, or fabrication-adjacent workflows.
It is useful when native Corel compatibility is the priority.
For more neutral exchange, PDF, SVG, or EPS are usually easier handoff formats.
PEF at a glance
PEF
Convert to PEF when preserving Pentax camera originals or maintaining a Pentax-oriented raw workflow.
It is useful for archive masters and editable photographic captures.
Format comparison
| Feature | CDR | PEF |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Compression / quality | scalable | raw |
| File size characteristics | small | large |
| Compatibility | moderate | limited |
| Editability | high | high |
| Created year | 1989 | 2006 |
| Inventor | Corel Corporation | Pentax (now Ricoh) |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Archival suitability | good | strong |
| Metadata handling | moderate | rich |
| Delivery profile | strong | limited |
| Workflow fit | design | source |
| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use CDR
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Full-featured vector graphics format with rich toolset.
When to use PEF
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Preserve capture-stage sensor information.
FAQs
Why convert CDR to PEF?
Convert to PEF when preserving Pentax camera originals or maintaining a Pentax-oriented raw workflow.
It is useful for archive masters and editable photographic captures.
What changes when converting CDR to PEF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Size profile changes from small in CDR to large in PEF. Quality profile changes from scalable in CDR to raw in PEF. Compatibility profile changes from moderate in CDR to limited in PEF. Archival profile changes from good in CDR to strong in PEF. Metadata profile changes from moderate in CDR to rich in PEF. Delivery profile changes from strong in CDR to limited in PEF. Workflow profile changes from design in CDR to source in PEF.
Moving to PEF removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting CDR to PEF?
Check the exported file for Compatibility often depends on vendor or decoder support.; They are source formats, not publication-ready outputs.; Public technical documentation is uneven across manufacturers..