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PS at a glance
PS
Convert to PS when the destination is a print or rendering pipeline that expects PostScript, or when preserving compatibility with older publishing and imaging systems.
It is appropriate for device-oriented print output, workflow intermediates, and archival recovery of print assets.
For general document sharing, PDF is usually the more practical fixed-layout target.
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.
Format comparison
| Feature | PS | CDR |
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| File type | Document | Vector |
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| Compression / quality | depends | scalable |
| File size characteristics | medium | small |
| Compatibility | broad | moderate |
| Editability | moderate | high |
| Created year | 1984 | 1989 |
| Inventor | Adobe | Corel Corporation |
| Status | active | active |
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| Archival suitability | strong | good |
| Metadata handling | moderate | moderate |
| Delivery profile | strong | strong |
| Workflow fit | exchange | design |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Supported |
| Structured data | Not supported | Supported |
When to use each format
When to use PS
- authoring
- review and collaboration
- distribution
- Historically powerful for device-independent page description.
When to use CDR
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Full-featured vector graphics format with rich toolset.
FAQs
Why convert PS to 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.
What changes when converting PS to CDR?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Size profile changes from medium in PS to small in CDR. Quality profile changes from depends in PS to scalable in CDR. Editability profile changes from moderate in PS to high in CDR. Compatibility profile changes from broad in PS to moderate in CDR. Archival profile changes from strong in PS to good in CDR. Workflow profile changes from exchange in PS to design in CDR.
Moving to CDR adds structured data.
What should I review after converting PS to CDR?
Check the exported file for Proprietary with no publicly available format specification.; Limited cross-application compatibility.; Older versions not fully readable by newer editors..