With all the professional vector illustration, layout, photo editing and design tools you need, CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite is a compelling alternative to Adobe Creative Cloud for graphic design.
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Whatever your reason for seeking an alternative graphic design software to Adobe Creative Cloud, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is worth considering for many reasons. Below are some of the reasons why our customers choose CorelDRAW Graphics Suite for their graphic design needs.
Get professional graphic design software at a fraction of the cost. Subscribe to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite—packed with vector illustration, photo editing, page layout, and typography tools—for significantly less than the cost of subscribing to Adobe CC.*
Whether you prefer to subscribe annually for budgetary reasons, or want to own the software outright, CorelDRAW provides choice by offering more than one licensing model.
Try CorelDRAW Graphics Suite for free, with no need to provide a credit card in advance, meaning there’s no risk of being charged if you don’t cancel your trial on time.
CorelDRAW - for Windows or Mac - is also available as a vector illustration app for web or iPad, so you can design remotely when you’re not near your computer.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite for Windows and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite for Mac were each specifically designed to deliver a native OS experience that feels familiar.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is loaded with intuitive tools, learning materials and sample projects to ensure you’re successful.
Quickly draw objects or illustrated scenes in perspective, faster and easier than ever using CorelDRAW’s dedicated perspective tool.
Gather real-time comments and annotations from one or many contributors, right within your shared CorelDRAW design file.**
CorelDRAW lets you create symmetrical objects and designs in real time with a feature dedicated to Symmetry, automating what can otherwise be a very time-consuming workflow.
CorelDRAW’s unique Block Shadow feature adds solid vector shadows to objects and text, greatly reducing the number of lines and nodes in shadows.
CorelDRAW’s industry-first, AI-based LiveSketch tool offers the freedom to design using hand drawn vector curves right in the application - no need to scan your sketches and trace them.
Create vector mosaics from vector and bitmap objects with CorelDRAW’s Pointillizer effect. Fine tune with your cursor and work with preset and custom shapes.
Manipulate live drop shadows with your cursor using the Drop Shadow tool - no need to reposition them in a dialog box.
With palettes (called Dockers) that attach to the edge of the application window by default, it’s easy to keep an organized workspace and work more productively.
CorelDRAW provides integrated functionality for graphic design and layout in one application whereas Adobe Illustration CC users must rely on a separate application (InDesign), for true multi-page layout.
Easily import and export a variety of project assets based on client-provided files or needs, thanks to support for an immense list of graphics, publishing and image file formats.
Ensure your colors are accurate for output with integrated access to Pantone® color libraries at no additional cost. Adobe customers must purchase a Pantone Connect subscription to access the Pantone Matching System (PMS) for color specification.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud have many similarities which make it easy to move from one to the other.
CorelDRAW for Windows includes a workspace where you’ll find menu commands and tools easily, based on your previous knowledge of Illustrator.
Corel PHOTO-PAINT™ for Windows includes a workspace that will help Adobe Photoshop users get started quickly.
Expand your designer toolbox by adding CorelDRAW to your existing workflow. Many designers around the world rely on both CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud to tackle client projects.
You may find CorelDRAW’s advanced printing and imposition tools are better suited to the type of output you are creating, or that you prefer it for laying out multi-page documents.
If you’re in the sign and print industry, the time-saving crop and knife tool controls could be the reason you use CorelDRAW together with Adobe, or for any designer trying to save time, the many features unique to CorelDRAW could make for a more productive workflow.
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Corel provides significant licensing flexibility for larger organizations in the commercial, government and academic spaces, offering real solutions for your unique needs.
Adobe, Illustrator and Creative Cloud are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Original sample artwork is provided by third parties and is used, and/or modified, by permission, unless otherwise agreed with such parties.
Pantone is a trademark of Pantone LLC.
*Pricing current as of March 2023 and is subject to change. Pricing obtained from www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html. Comparison based on Creative Cloud annual plan, prepaid.
