Recommended formats for importing graphics

The table below shows what file formats to use when you are importing graphics from other applications.

Application
Recommended import format
Adobe Illustrator
AI, PDF (for some Adobe Illustrator files version 11)
AutoCAD
DXF, DWG, HPGL (PLT files)
CorelDRAW
CDR, Clipboard
Deneba Canvas, Macromedia FreeHand and other vector packages
PCT, AI
Microsoft Office
WMF, PNG. For more information, click Help CorelDRAW onestep Recommended formats for importing graphics Working with Office.
WordPerfect Office
WPG
Micrografx Designer
DSF, DRW, AI, DS4

To import text from a text-editing application, you can use RTF files, or you can copy the text to the Clipboard and then paste it in your project.

Recommended formats for importing graphics