: Open Freehand in 2017 I have some old Freehand files (versions 9 and 11). I remember that in the past I could open them with Illustrator CS4 and then I could open that CS4 with Illustrator

@Kaufman565

There are a few ways around your problem. As others have noted you can try to open the files up in Coreldraw, which has some chance of opening your file correctly esp if you had effects, you can also try using inkscape which I had success opening very simple and basic files from freehand mx unfortunately I lost proper cmyk support on those files.

Affinity Designer from Serif has a vector editor that works on both Mac and Windows that also has freehand support, it's a relatively new tool set, so give it a spin. My money is on Coreldraw being the solution you looking for tho.

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@Kevin459

There is a Freehand plugin for Illustrator (not free) from Tensai which can apparently do it - I have never used it so I can't verify, but here's the link anyway. tensai.co.uk/ai/download.php

As to your other question. No, Illustrator CC does not give you access to the CS4 version.

If you already have Illustrator CS4, installing CC will not delete or affect the software you already own and have installed.

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@Si6392903

I took a quick look on Illustrator and the format is not there in the open menu.

You can Download Corel free for 30 days, and most likely you can open it there. I have now the X7 version and it is still there.

To add the specific filter go to

Tools>Options>Global>Filters>Vector formats and install the FH one.

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@Sarah814

The Internet Archive has an old version of Macromedia Freehand (free to use).
archive.org/details/Freehand9
It looks like a PC formatted executable. You will need to download all the files and then run the installer.

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