OSM map: get CDR (CorelDRAW) instead of converting OpenStreetMap → CDR
Looking to turn a map from OpenStreetMap into CDR? If your data comes from OpenStreetMap, you do not need an intermediate OpenStreetMap file: osm2cdr builds the map straight from the OSM source and hands you a ready CDR, which opens in CorelDRAW. That is faster and more accurate than the chain "download OpenStreetMap → upload to a converter → get CDR": you pick an area on the map, choose the CDR format and download the result with up-to-date OSM data and layers for buildings, roads, water and features.
How OpenStreetMap differs from CDR
| Format | Extension | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenStreetMap | .osm / .pbf | OSM geodata | Map source: roads, buildings, POI, boundaries |
| CDR | .cdr | CAD | Advertising maps, print production, outdoor signage, brochure design with maps, plotter cutting |
How to get CDR on osm2cdr
- 1Select an area on the map on the osm2cdr home page
- 2Choose the CDR format and, if needed, a style and CRS
- 3Click Export and download the ready CDR file
CDR format properties
| Extension | .cdr |
| Type | CAD |
| Purpose | Advertising maps, print production, outdoor signage, brochure design with maps, plotter cutting |
When you need CDR
The CDR format is handy when you need to open the result in a dedicated program and keep working with the map: editing, printing, analysing or embedding it in a project. osm2cdr delivers CDR split into layers with up-to-date OpenStreetMap data, so the file is ready to use right after download.
What changes when going OpenStreetMap → CDR
The first source is connected OpenStreetMap geodata, so no intermediate OpenStreetMap file is needed. The map lands in CDR as styled vector graphics: objects stay editable curves and layers, ready for print and design. OSM attribute tables are not carried over — CDR holds geometry and style, not a database.
Need raw OpenStreetMap data?
If you work with your own OpenStreetMap extract — a raw PBF or XML dump — you can convert it to CDR yourself: download a regional extract from Geofabrik or pull an area through the Overpass API, then convert the data with GDAL/ogr2ogr or QGIS by opening the dump and saving the layer as CDR. It is free and runs locally. But if you just want a ready result without the command line, osm2cdr does the same for you: pick an area on the map, choose the CDR format and download the file with up-to-date OSM data right away — your dump and osm2cdr share the very same source.
FAQ: OpenStreetMap → CDR
Can I upload my OpenStreetMap file?
Not yet: we don't support uploading OpenStreetMap files at the moment, so convert your file to CDR with ogr2ogr or QGIS. And if your data comes from OpenStreetMap, you don't need a file at all — osm2cdr exports the map straight into CDR.
Is it free?
Yes, exporting an OpenStreetMap map to CDR on osm2cdr is free. Select an area, the CDR format and download the result.
Which programs open CDR?
The CDR format opens in dedicated programs for its category. See the CDR format page for the full list and details.
Why is this better than an online OpenStreetMap → CDR converter?
An online converter caps the result quality at the quality of the source OpenStreetMap file. osm2cdr takes data from the OpenStreetMap source and builds CDR with correct layers directly — with no loss on an intermediate OpenStreetMap file.