CPD File Extension

What is CPD file?

CPD filename suffix is mostly used for CorelDRAW Corel PrintOffice Drawing Format files. CorelDRAW Corel PrintOffice Drawing Format specification was created by Corel Corporation. Files with CPD extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CPD file belongs to the Vector Image Files category just like 138 other filename extensions listed in our database. CorelDRAW is by far the most used program for working with CPD files. CorelDRAW software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about CPD files or the CorelDRAW software program.

Programs which support CPD file extension

Programs that can handle CPD files are as follows. CPD files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with CPD extension?

Being unable to open files with CPD extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to CorelDRAW Corel PrintOffice Drawing Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install CorelDRAW software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CPD files is that no program that can handle CPD files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download CorelDRAW and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CPD files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading CorelDRAW installed is by going to developer’s website (Corel Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of CorelDRAW and update if needed

If the problems with opening CPD files still occur even after installing CorelDRAW, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of CorelDRAW is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why CPD files are not compatible with CorelDRAW. The most recent version of CorelDRAW is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CPD files to CorelDRAW

After installing CorelDRAW (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CPD files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the CPD with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the CorelDRAW installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open CPD files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the CPD file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CPD extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the CPD for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CPD file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the CPD file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the CPD is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the CPD file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the CPD file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the CPD file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the CPD file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the CPD file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle CorelDRAW

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CPD files. Close all running programs and try opening the CPD file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with CorelDRAW Corel PrintOffice Drawing Format file. It may be the case that the CPD files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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