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CorelDRAW is a vector graphics software developed by Corel Corporation. It is mainly used for logo design and print designs like business card, posters, banners. The Corel Graphic Suite also consists of Corel Photo-Paint used for image editing. CorelDraw is basically for Windows based computer system. (The version for Mac OS failed in the market). CorelDraw is suitable for illustration, web image, photo editing, print project, typography, art
and tracing. The name of coreldraw files end with the extension .cdr. Other file formats are CDT ( CorelDRAW Template) and CMT ( Corel Presentation Exchange Legacy).
CorelDRAW files are supported by other vector based software like Adobe Illustrator (Corel 6,7,8,9,10), Corel PaintShop Photo Pro, Inkspace and Xara designer. However the compatibility might be limited to earlier versions of the Coreldraw.
With several upgrades and improvements, (CorelDRAW x8 is the latest version) there are added features. Some of the features are:
QR code generator: You can create a functional and valid QR code that can be read by any scanning app or device.
Livesketch Tool: This is an improved sketching tool for those using touchscreen system to create vector art.
Pointilizer: You can create vector mosaic used for window decors from selected objects in coreldraw
Block Shadow Tool: It adds solid vector shadows to objects and texts
Impact Tool: This non destructive editing helps you create a motion like effect to image
Royalty Free, Quality Content: Are you looking for images for your design that is not copyrighted? With several thousands images and clip-arts, you bring your design to life.
Copy Curve Segments: You can copy and paste existing curves
Creative Vector Tools: Repel, Attract, Swirl and Smear - these tools will help you modify vector shapes
Custom Built Color Harmonies: This option serves as guide to help you chose the right color combination for your design.
Complex Script Support: With this option, you can easily work with Asian and Arabic languages
Advanced OpenType Support: With this new typography advancement, you can add features like ornament, small caps, ligatures to your text.
Uses of CorelDRAW
CorelDraw just like other vector based software like Illustrator, Inkspace is used for creating logos. This is because they create vector artwork that can be scalable. It is also used for print designs like brochures, business card, poster, signpost and banner. CorelDraw also offers the advantage of being easier to learn and less intimidating to beginner unlike Illustrator. In some countries like India, Nigeria and Pakistan, printers prefer you offer your work in CorelDraw format since it is easier to customize for print.
The Corel PHOTO-PAINT also offers graphic designer more options to work with images and create paintings though Photoshop is still the best option for this.
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