Free online CDT to TIFF converter

A CDT CorelDRAW template needs to be rasterized when a print workflow, image viewer, or archive accepts TIFF but not CorelDRAW files.

What the CDT format is

In graphics software, CDT is a CorelDRAW template file. It stores reusable page and design elements for creating CorelDRAW documents, and is typically created or used in CorelDRAW. A CDT may contain vector objects, text, and layout settings rather than a single finished bitmap.

What the TIFF format is

TIFF is a raster image format used in printing, scanning, and image archiving. It supports high bit depths, multiple pages, and lossless compression options, although the features supported depend on the TIFF variant and the receiving software. It is useful when a workflow needs a broadly supported image file instead of an editable CorelDRAW template.

How to convert CDT to TIFF

Online on 101convert.com

1. Upload the CDT file on the converter page. You can add several files for batch conversion; the page shows the per-file size limit.
2. Before converting, set any needed options: pages, resolution, image size, max width, max height, auto orient, or strip metadata.
3. Convert the files and download the TIFF output.

The conversion runs on the server with LibreOffice, then ImageMagick.

Offline with desktop software

In CorelDRAW, open the CDT file, then choose File → Export. Select TIFF as the file type, choose a filename and destination, and export. In the export options, set the resolution and color settings for the intended use, then confirm the export. The CDT’s vector artwork and text become pixels in the TIFF.

Quality and compatibility

Choose the export resolution for the final display or print size: increasing resolution preserves more detail but also increases pixel dimensions and often file size. Unlike the CDT, a TIFF export is not a scalable vector document, and text or shapes may no longer be editable as separate objects. If the design spans multiple pages, verify that the chosen export settings include the required pages.