2 Simple Ways to Open SDR Files on Windows

The files created using the SmartDraw app use the .SDR file extension. SmartDraw is a web-based diagramming tool popularly known for designing flowcharts. In this guide, we will talk about simple ways to open a .SDR file on your Windows computer.

How can I open the SDR files on Windows?

1. Use the SmartDraw Import function

1. Open the SmartDraw’s web version.
2. You might have to sign up to access the web version of the app; you can either enter details to create an account or use a Google account.
3. Locate the Import section from the left pane, then click the SmartDraw file option.
4. Click Choose Files.
5. Select the .SDR file you want to open and click Open.
6. Now, click Import Selected Files to upload and open the file.

You can make the changes to the file and download it again in the same format. However, if you want to Export in Office, JPG, PNG or PDF format, you need to have the licensed version.

Alternatively, you can open the file in the SmartDraw app and make the changes. Once done, while on the document, press Ctrl + A to select the content. Now, open Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Paint to paste the content and save it to any format you like.

2. Use a universal file opener

If you often work with files with different formats, we recommend you use a universal file opener; here is the list of best choices.

To conclude, you can only use the SmartDraw app to open and edit the .SDR files. As per WR experts, no SDR file converter tool available online works properly, so we recommend not using any of them as you might end up losing the data on the file.

Remember that you should never change the file extension of a file manually as it could corrupt the data and leave it unreadable.

In case you want the file extensions to appear next to the files on your Windows computer, read this guide to learn the simple steps.

If you have any questions or suggestions on opening the SDR file, don’t hesitate to mention them in the comments section below.