CDT to PS Converter

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Prepress Compatibility

CDT to PS conversion produces PostScript files optimized for professional printers and prepress workflows.

Server-Side Engine

Your device does zero heavy lifting. Convertio servers handle the CDT to PS transformation entirely in the cloud.

Bulk Processing

Convert multiple CDT templates to PS at once. The batch feature handles several files in a single workflow session.

How to convert CDT to PS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose ps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your ps file right afterwards

About formats

CDT (CorelDRAW Template) is a template file format used by CorelDRAW, Corel Corporation's vector graphics editor available since January 1989. A CDT file is structurally identical to a standard CDR document — sharing the same RIFF-based container, vector object types, color definitions, and page layout capabilities — but is designated as a reusable starting point for new designs rather than a finished artwork file. When opened in CorelDRAW, a CDT creates a new untitled document pre-populated with the template's content, leaving the original template unchanged for repeated use. This workflow mirrors the template model found in office productivity suites, adapted for graphic design. CDT files commonly contain pre-built layouts for business cards, brochures, letterheads, certificates, posters, and other standardized print materials, complete with placeholder text, guide lines, bleed areas, and properly configured color spaces for print output. One advantage is workflow consistency — design teams can distribute branded templates ensuring every new document starts with correct dimensions, margins, fonts, and color palettes aligned to corporate identity standards. The format also saves significant setup time: rather than configuring document properties and recreating layout elements from scratch, designers begin with a production-ready foundation. Corel ships hundreds of CDT templates with CorelDRAW installations, and the format is supported across CorelDRAW versions with the same compatibility considerations as CDR.
Developer: Corel Corporation
Initial release: 1989
PS is the standard extension for files written in PostScript, the page description language created by Adobe Systems and first shipped in 1984 with the Apple LaserWriter. A PostScript file is a complete program that describes the precise appearance of a page — text, vector graphics, curves, fills, and even embedded raster images — using a stack-based interpreted language with full programming constructs. When sent to a PostScript-compatible printer or interpreter (such as Ghostscript), the program executes and produces rendered output. PostScript introduced cubic Bezier curves as the standard representation for smooth outlines, a mathematical model that became the foundation for virtually all subsequent vector graphics and font technology including PDF, SVG, and OpenType. The language also serves as a font format: Type 1 PostScript fonts encode glyph outlines as PostScript programs with hinting instructions for sharp rendering at low resolutions, while Type 3 fonts use the full language to define arbitrarily complex glyphs. One advantage is device independence — a PostScript file produces identical output whether rendered on a 300 dpi desktop printer, a high-resolution imagesetter, or a software rasterizer, because it describes shapes mathematically rather than as pixel grids. The human-readable text format provides another practical strength: PS files can be inspected, debugged, and modified with any text editor, and they can be generated programmatically by any software without requiring specialized libraries. PostScript files are widely handled by Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat, preview applications, and numerous publishing and graphics tools.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert CDT to PS?

PostScript is a page description language used heavily in printing. Converting CDT to PS prepares your template for professional output devices.

What opens PS files?

PS files can be viewed with Ghostscript, GSview, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, and many RIP software packages.

Is quality maintained during CDT to PS conversion?

PS supports full vector data and precise layout descriptions, preserving the fidelity of your original CDT design.

How fast is CDT to PS processing?

Conversions typically complete in seconds. All processing happens server-side, independent of your device performance.

Can I convert CDT to PS without paying?

Standard conversions are free. Premium subscriptions are available for larger volumes and advanced features.

Does the converter work on Linux?

Yes — Convertio runs in any browser on any operating system, including Linux, Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.