Welcome to the CorelDRAW Help Center. Find answers to common questions, system requirements, installation guides, and troubleshooting tips.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is a professional graphic design software that includes vector illustration, page layout, photo editing, and typography tools. It's used by designers worldwide for creating logos, marketing materials, web graphics, technical illustrations, and more.
Yes! All CorelDRAW versions available on this website are completely free to download and use. There are no trial limitations, no expiration dates, and no credit card required. Download any version and start creating immediately with full features.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is available for both Windows (Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit) and macOS (macOS 11 Big Sur or later). The software is optimized for each platform to provide the best performance and native experience.
Click on the appropriate download button for your operating system (Windows or Mac) on our homepage. You'll be directed to the official download source where you can get the installer. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
The suite includes: CorelDRAW (vector illustration and page layout), Corel PHOTO-PAINT (bitmap image editing), Corel Font Manager, PowerTRACE (bitmap-to-vector tracing), and more. You also get thousands of fonts, clipart, templates, and high-resolution images.
Graphics Suite: Complete professional package with all tools.
Standard: Essential tools for everyday design.
Essentials: Simplified version for home users.
Go: Cloud-based version for web and iPad.
Technical Suite: Specialized for CAD and technical illustration.
Business: Enterprise features with team licensing.
Education: Full features for students and teachers.
For professional work, choose Graphics Suite (most popular). For technical drawings and CAD, select Technical Suite. Home users should try Essentials. Need to work on iPad or web browser? Go with CorelDRAW Go. All versions are free, so you can try different ones!
Yes, CorelDRAW can be used offline. However, an internet connection is required for initial installation, activation, and accessing cloud-based features. Once activated, you can work offline without any limitations.
CorelDRAW supports over 100 file formats including CDR (native), AI, EPS, PDF, SVG, DWG, DXF, JPG, PNG, PSD, TIFF, and many more. This extensive compatibility makes it easy to work with files from other design applications.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite requires at least 4.5 GB of available hard disk space for the application files and installation. Additional space may be needed for user files, content library, and temporary files during operation.
Click the download button for your operating system on the homepage. Save the installer file to a location you can easily find.
Windows: Double-click the downloaded .exe file. If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes" to allow the installer to run.
Mac: Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the CorelDRAW application to your Applications folder.
The installation wizard will guide you through the setup process. Choose your installation preferences, including:
After installation, launch CorelDRAW. You'll be prompted to:
Once activated, you can customize your workspace, preferences, and start creating. CorelDRAW will check for updates and offer to download additional content.
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