I have some ancient version 5.1 files with important contents which I need to use. When I want to open or import these files, I get a message that this version is no longer supported and cannot be opened. Is there a workaround? Can I perhaps install an older version of CorelDraw to open these files? I am using Windows 11. If so, where can I get hold of a Version 5 copy? If anybody knows an answer, I would sure appreciate it. Many thanks in appreciation. Stefan
X5 was the last version to be able to open pre v6 files. I have X5 installed on Windows 11 (install as administrator with compatability options), its not really useable as the UI colours are difficult to read, but as a file conversion application it works fine. And you can use the included FileConverter macro to convert all pre-v6 files to X5 files if you wish.In Windows explorer add the Column, File Version. This will allow you to sort your old files. Copy all the pre v6 files to a temp folder.
Run X5 File Converter macro on these copied files in the temp folder to save them as X5 files. Move the original pre-v6 files to an archive folder and copy the converted files back into the original folder.
Thanks so much for this. The problem is I don't have a copy of V6/6/7 anymore. Any idea where one could obtain one? I have looked around but haven't had luck.Cheers
How many files do you need to process?
Maybe 50 filesI would like to look at. It is some very old work. I tried Inkspace and another app but they distorted the files making them unusable. Basically I am trying to find an copy of Corel 5 to 11. I have an old laptop running XP. So far I have had no luck finding a copy. Thanks for your help and regards.
If you are interested I can try to convert files
Yes if its only 50 files, put them in a shared folder and I will run the converter on them and replace them.