What Is CorelDraw?
CorelDraw is a graphic design software package available for the PC. CorelDraw enables users to create professional illustrations for newsletters, brochures, logos and web graphics. This software also includes photo editing tools.
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Minimum System Requirements
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CorelDraw requires the following minimum system requirements:
Windows XP, Vista or 7
Processor: Pentium III, AMD Athlon XP or other 800MHz processor
512 MB of RAM
430 MB available hard disk space
1024 x 768 monitor resolution
DVD drive
Features
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CorelDraw includes the following features:
Vector-based illustration
Compatible with over 100 image file formats, including Adobe Illustrator (AI files).
Photo editing
Editable image and page layers
Live text formatting
Bitmap-to-vector file conversion
Image trace
Training videos
Font identification
Over 10,000 clip art files
1,000 royalty-free stock photos
1,000 fonts
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Availability
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Download CorelDraw on Corel's website (see Resources for link). A fully functional free trial is available for download and is good for 30 days after installation. Many brick-and-mortar electronics stores also sell CorelDraw.
Price
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As of February 2010, CorelDraw is $429.99 for the full version. Owners of previous CorelDraw versions may purchase an upgrade version for $199.99.
Fun Fact
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All characters on the "South Park" TV show are originally created using CorelDraw and then exported to other graphics programs for animation.
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