CorelDRAW Help | Export files

Export files

You can use the File Export command to export files to a variety of bitmap and vector file formats that can be used in other applications. For example, you can export a file to the Adobe Illustrator (AI) or JPG format. You can also export a file so that it is optimized for use with a suite of office productivity applications, such as Microsoft Office or Corel WordPerfect Office.

The Export inspector lets you simultaneously export assets in your document to multiple files. You can export one or more objects and pages, or a group of objects to a variety of file formats. For more information, see Export objects and pages.

When you are exporting a file, the original file is left open in the drawing window in its existing format.

You can use the File Save as command to save files to various vector formats. After you save a file to a different format, the saved file is displayed immediately in the drawing window. It is recommended that you first save the file as a CorelDRAW (CDR) file because some file formats do not support all of the features found in a CorelDRAW file.

When you export a file to the PNG, JPEG, GIF, WEBP, and PDF formats, you can crop your artwork to the boundaries of the drawing page to remove unwanted objects and reduce file size. Any parts of an object that fall outside the page will appear cropped in the exported file.

To export a file

1 Click File

Export.

2 Choose the folder where you want to save the file.

3 Choose a file format from the File Format list box.

4 Type a file name in the Save As list box.

5 Enable any of the following check boxes:

• Save only selected elements — saves only the objects selected in the active drawing

• Crop to page on export — crops your artwork to the boundaries of the drawing page

• Hide export filter dialog — suppresses dialog boxes that offer more advanced exporting options

These options are not available for all file formats.

6 Click Export.

If a dialog box for the export format opens, specify the options you want.

You can also
Compress a file on export	Choose a compression type from the Compression type list box.

Not all of the options or compression types in the Export dialog box are available for all file formats.

Objects on a hidden layer are displayed in the exported file unless the printing and exporting function for the hidden layer is disabled.

For information about the options available when you export to a bitmap file format, see To convert a vector graphic to a bitmap when exporting.

If you are using an expired trial version, you will not be able to export files.

You can specify which layers will appear in the exported file. For more information, see To enable or disable printing and exporting of a layer.

To export a file to Microsoft Office

1 Click File

Export To

Office.

2 Choose the option that best suits how you intend to use the file:

• Compatibility — lets you save the drawing as a Portable Network Graphic (PNG) bitmap. This preserves the appearance of the drawing when you import it into an office application.

• Editing — lets you save the drawing in the Extended Metafile Format (EMF). This retains most of the editable elements in vector drawings.

3 If you chose Compatibility, choose an optimization option from the Optimized for list box:

• Presentation — lets you optimize the file for outputs such as slide shows or online documents (96 dpi)

• Desktop printing — lets you maintain good image quality for desktop printing (150 dpi)

• Commercial printing — lets you optimize the file for high-quality printing (300 dpi)

An estimated file size appears in the lower-left corner of the dialog box.

4 Click OK.

5 Locate the folder in which you want to save the file.

6 Type a file name in the Save As list box.

7 Click Save.

You can also
Zoom in and out in the preview window	Using the Zoom in or Zoom out tool, click in the preview window.
Pan to view another area of the drawing	Using the Pan tool , drag in the preview window until the area that you want to see becomes visible.

The optimization options are available only if you choose the Microsoft Office and Compatibility options.