Urgent Need: Native Support for CorelDRAW (.cdr) Files in Adobe Illustrator

Dear Adobe Team,

I am reaching out to emphasize a critical requirement for countless designers and print professionals worldwide: native support for CorelDRAW (.cdr) files in Adobe Illustrator.

Every day, professionals like myself receive and work with .cdr files from clients, agencies, and print houses. The lack of compatibility in Illustrator forces us to rely on converters or purchase additional software, which is inefficient, costly, and disruptive to workflows.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry leader, and adding .cdr support would:-
- Eliminate the need for external tools and reduce workflow friction.
- Attract a significant user base currently dependent on CorelDRAW.
- Strengthen Illustrator’s dominance as the universal vector design tool.

The demand for this feature is not limited to a few individuals — it is a widespread, ongoing industry pain point. By prioritizing .cdr compatibility, Adobe would be addressing a long-standing gap and providing immense value to its loyal user community.

I strongly urge Adobe to take this request seriously and begin development on .cdr support in Illustrator. This single feature could transform workflows for millions of creative professionals worldwide.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing Adobe take the lead in solving this pressing need.

Sincerely