File extension CDX
| File type | CorelDRAW Compressed Drawing Format |
| Developer | Corel Corporation |
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What is a CDX file?
CDX files are associated with vector graphics editor CorelDRAW, which is included with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite software package.
CDX files contain compressed images created with CorelDRAW. Compression allows to save disk space and makes transferring files easier on smaller storage devices. CDX is a compressed version of CDR image file. CorelDRAW was developed by Corel Corporation for Windows systems.
Program(s) that can open the .CDX file
Windows
How to open CDX files
If you cannot open the CDX file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports CDX among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the CDX file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the CDX format files
The inability to open and operate the CDX file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the CorelDRAW Compressed Drawing Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a CDX file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the CDX file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the CDX from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the CDX format
- The CDX file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the CDX file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a CDX file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the CDX file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the CDX file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the CDX file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 02/20/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.CDX) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected CDX file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the CDX file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. CDX) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.