SDR File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .sdr
File Type SmartDraw Drawing
MIME Type application/x-smartdraw
Developed by SmartDraw, LLC
Primary Association Graphic Files
Binary/Text Binary
Usage Vector Drawing & Diagrams
Editable Yes (With SmartDraw software)
Compression Not inherently compressed
Encryption Supported via SmartDraw
Openness Proprietary
Supports Layers Yes
Interactive Elements Supported
2D/3D Support Primarily 2D
Library Support Extensive Clipart and Template Libraries
Compatibility SmartDraw software & compatible viewers
Software Required SmartDraw (Specific versions for different .sdr files)
Operating System Support Windows / Web-based (SmartDraw Cloud)
Integration MS Office, Google Workspace, Atlassian, and more
File Conversion SmartDraw can export to PDF, PNG, SVG, and others
Popularity Widely used in business and education for diagramming