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Pros:

I don't require customer service fro the program very often, but when I did, they were there to help solve the issue quickly and efficiently.

Cons:

Because of the amount of tools, sometimes we get a little lost trying to find it.

CorelDRAW ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.2
Customer Service
4.1
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.2

Likelihood to recommend

8.3/10

CorelDRAW has an overall rating of 4.5 out 5 stars based on 1,507 user reviews on Capterra.

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Sanjay
Sanjay
Director in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Entertainment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Corel draw review

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: My experience so far on this software has been very constructive, I hope its interface can become more user friendly in the future.

Pros:

Whatever I want, I can create successfully on this software, like poster or logo design, I enjoy my creativity a lot on this software.

Cons:

I feel only one thing in this software, if Corel Draw itself had some basic features of photo editing, then users like us would have saved time when we have to go to Photoshop or any other application for minor photo editing. And along with designing, we can also edit photos in Corel.

jouvann
branch manager in South Africa
Import & Export, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

CoralDraw is the best

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: CorelDraw first helped me edit images now i can make adverts when my company employs more people and its very effective. This program is very cheap and fun to play with even if you have nothing to do. It makes everything you edit look very professional.

Pros:

-Reasonable price -Good for beginners -Comes with a lot of pre-loaded functions -Easy to learn and handle -Compatible with all windows

Cons:

-buying addition programs cost a lot -not part of more complete packages with constant updates

Bruce
Owner in US
Graphic Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source
Source: SoftwareAdvice

It's great when it works

3.0 9 months ago

Comments: Good, up until the big crash last year. It hasn't worked ever since.

Pros:

This is an all-in-one design package including a very capable photo editor

Cons:

It stopped working! Support is stymied. Upgrading to the newest version did not resolve, even after a complete Windows reinstall. It's useless if it doesn't work.

Marco
Accountant in Canada
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

CorelDRAW - Review

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: I believe it is a good tool.
It has comprehensive toolset and flexibility for all level of users

Pros:

The tool is easy to use. I first use it to design a banner and it has template and toolset to make this project went smoothly

Cons:

It could get complex but it is still very easy to navigate and learn it

Dustin
Graphic Designer in US
Religious Institutions, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

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I've used CorelDRAW since version 1.2!

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall I am a devoted user even though I have lost countless hours of work from the software crashing mid job. Auto save has NEVER worked. It is still my best option for Graphic design even with its flaws.

Pros:

CorelDraw is affordable and is an excellent tool for T-shirt art. It is great for spot color design and separations.

Cons:

There are always new glitches in each new version Some never get fixed. The screen-printing users are widely ignored by Corel Corp. when we number in the millions of users. The two greatest features that should have been added years ago are the mixing of spot colors at on single point in a fade or fil, and universal color swap within a document regardless of tint.

Meghan
Screen printer in US
Apparel & Fashion, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

CorelDRAW for screen printing

5.0 last year

Comments: so far i really enjoy it, its very easy to use and my kids like it to.

Pros:

I love that I can use it with all my programs, computer and tablet

Cons:

Sometimes, it cliches a lot, needs an update, and will crash and not save my work

Peace
Graphic designer in Zimbabwe
Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

User friendly

5.0 last year

Pros:

I have been using this product for over 16 years. That alone means a lot. It helps display the creativity I feel inside

Cons:

Can this product have a language interface

Hafiz
Motion Designer in Malaysia
Animation, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

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Graphic design makes easier

5.0 last year

Comments: My graphic workflow becomes easier when I starter using CorelDraw. They have all what I needed in one place.

Pros:

I like the simplicity of the software. They only focus on more important features.

Cons:

They don't integrate with AI. I hope in the future they can put AI features so users can have more flexibility to create anything.

Nayara
Nayara
owner in Brazil
Verified LinkedIn User
Utilities, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I really like Corel.

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: I use corel almost every day and it delivers exactly what I need, I'm very satisfied.

Pros:

Corel is easy to use, I learned a lot on my own, and I was able to solve the doubts in videos on the internet.

Cons:

I had some difficulties importing some files and ended up using another program.

Ursula
Ursula
Designer in Bolivia
Verified LinkedIn User
Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Corel draw. Good simple program.

4.0 6 months ago

Comments: Although its a simple program and you are able to do everything design and vector related. I enjoy using adobe illustrator much more. The ease of interfase and the fact that it is easily integrated with the rest of creative suite makes me pick illustrator.

Pros:

I liked its ease of use. It is pretty intuitive. I was able to make vectors easily.

Cons:

I don't like that when importing some formats it had some problems, sometimes it crashed.

taylor
owner in Canada
Apparel & Fashion, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

fantastic overall

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: we love it. we have used multiple art programs and corel is by far the best.

Pros:

the drag and drop ability would have to be the top feature for us. it speeds up the overall process dramatically.

Cons:

it would have to be when first using the program. it can be a little overwhelming, but stick with it. the more you use it, the easier it gets, and the pay off is well worth it.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Accounting, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The one of the best at all for editing my design and my business, i really like it.. !

5.0 last year

Comments: They are no problems in my experience with this application, like i see it the best one from all the application to use..

Pros:

It’s amazing application for make your business easier for editing all your pictures, graphic design..! I really I’m using it so much more any thing..!

Cons:

I dont have nothing to say, but it’s good one application for making your work easier and you don’t spend a lot of time for your work ..

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

CorelDraw Experience

4.0 last year

Pros:

We can do vector and graphic design effectively.

Cons:

Not user-friendly. Need a great deal of training.

Mateusz
Architect in Poland
Architecture & Planning, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Rating CorelDRAW from employee eye

5.0 last year

Comments: I used it for a loooong time. 10 years, maybe more. In one step of my career I needed something more precise, and I switched to Adobe products. Adobe Photoshop is very good and easy for use, Adobe Illustrator is quite heavy for using in compare with CorelDRAW but precised designs are my goal.

Pros:

I like that CorelDRAW (and all of Corel PC Suite) is very easy to use. Everything that I need to show I can with this software.

Cons:

In some cases (especially with Corel Photopaint but with CorelDRAW too ) I have an issue with precise editing. Exported files not always were in their resolutions (pixel or two in difference)

Lisa
Owner/Designer/Instructor in US
Arts & Crafts, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

CorelDraw is easy to use

5.0 last year

Comments: It's very easy to vectorize and that's primarily what I use it for.

Pros:

It's very easy to vectorize a graphic so that it can be used with multiple platforms, frequently upgrading

Cons:

It's not the program it's me not know more about the features.

Troy
Buy and selling in Nigeria
Consumer Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Troy

5.0 last year

Comments: Great

Pros:

CorelDraw is fast, simple and easy to use

Cons:

Every aspect of CorelDraw is perfect for me

Kadeem
Clerk in Trinidad & Tobago
Package/Freight Delivery, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

AMAZING graphic Designer

5.0 last year

Pros:

This is a must have tool for any graphic designer. Its packed with features to make your designs pop right off the screen.

Cons:

CorelDRAW is packed with tons of great features and functions but it takes a long time to master this tool and navigate around

Alla Joël Arthur
Alla Joël Arthur
Community Manager in Côte d’Ivoire
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Best design application ever !!!

5.0 last year

Pros:

What I liked the most are the design features available, templates, typography, and unlimited color choices, which gives designers more choices.

Cons:

I really liked everything, nothing to say the software is perfect

Samridhi
Graphic designer in India
Fine Art, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Corel Draw

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Corel draw is one of the best softwares for the purpose of graphic design.I have made a few good designs using the same.

Pros:

The ease with which one can Accomplish their designs using this software and availability of lots of tools and presets.

Cons:

Nothing to write here.Its quite a perfect software because of its features.

Ketan
engineer in India
Civil Engineering, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

it is very user friendly

4.0 last year

Comments: In my city, where CorelDraw is widely used, I frequently work with printers. That's why I learnt to use it, and my experience has been positive in the areas I've stated. It should be mentioned that the learning curve is considerable. It serves numerous purposes, and practically all types of graphical puzzles can be handled smoothly even if you do not fully master it.

Pros:

CorelDraw was once famous for its user-friendliness and straightforward UI. They were the first to release a version that permitted many pages in the same file, as well as form creation by dragging the mouse. Today, this virtue is preserved; it can work very well, and with good integration with other applications and prepress and printing processes, as well as the ability to export to almost any format in the graphic environment, it can very well cover the requirements that can be asked of a program like this.

Cons:

Despite the foregoing, I must admit that at some time, CorelDraw became stagnant and was replaced by superior capabilities from the competition (such as the shape generation tool or 3D mapping). On the other side, I observe some structural instability in the software, and sudden closures with data loss are a recurring issue that has yet to be resolved. They constantly release new versions with minor tweaks, but such fundamental issues are not addressed.

manjulika
manjulika
Head in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Corel draw : design your ideas

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Overall I am liking this stunning superb vector designing software for all my needs to design and present ideas. The vector work give immense power to my designs as they are not getting pixelated.

Pros:

CorelDRAW is a vector software which gives immense power to your graphical imagination. This is the kind of a tool like every graphic designer must learn and practice

Cons:

In beginning it is little difficult to understand the GUI if you are shifting from Photoshop but it’s a fact that more time you spend with the software the most family are you will be

Héctor
Héctor
Scientific DIrector in Spain
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Versatile Design Software with One Shortcoming

4.0 last year

Comments: CorelDRAW is a versatile and feature-rich design software that has greatly improved my design capabilities.

Pros:

I've been using CorelDRAW for my graphic design projects, and overall, I've had a highly positive experience. The software offers a wide range of powerful tools and features that make creating intricate designs a breeze.

Cons:

there is one aspect that falls a bit short. The learning curve for CorelDRAW can be steep for newcomers to graphic design software. While there are ample tutorials available, a more beginner-friendly onboarding process or interactive guides could be beneficial.

Souleymane
Souleymane
Training assistant in Mauritania
Verified LinkedIn User
Mining & Metals, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Your graphic designs and vector drawings are handled by CorelDRAW.

3.0 last year

Comments: Indeed, CorelDRAW is a versatile and powerful software that is used in various domains such as illustration, product design, printing, and more.

Pros:

The key feature that I love is its ability to work with vector graphics rather than raster images. This helps me with more precise manipulation and editing.

Cons:

I don't really like the interface it offers; I feel more comfortable with other interfaces that I have experienced in the past. Moreover, I haven't used it for over 6 months.

jayasri
web developer in India
Accounting, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

CorelDRAW

4.0 11 months ago

Pros:

it is used to create the logos & branding design, I like illustration design using corelDRAW I often used for photo editing

Cons:

comparatively other editing tools, its cost is high limited features

Julius
ICT Assistant in Zambia
Insurance, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

CorelDRAW Review

4.0 last year

Comments: My experience with CorelDRAW has been generally great.

Pros:

CorelDRAW has helped me in graphic designing for years, I have used it to create Birthday Cards, Flyers, logos business cards, etc. it has really helped me in terms of Data import and export. i can easily export to another format with ease.

Cons:

I don't have cons for CorelDRAW, for it has been working great for me so far.