CorelDraw Graphics Suite X5
Corel's updated graphics suite delivers real graphics prowess for novices and pro artists alike. We took it for a test drive.
t's hard living in the shadow of Godzilla. Just ask Corel, whose CorelDraw Graphics Suite has generated a loyal following, though it's always been overshadowed by the programs in Adobe's much more expensive Creative Suite. Still, Corel's flagship suite is staying in the game. CorelDraw Graphics Suite X5—the newest version, which includes applications for illustration, layout, photo editing, Web graphics, and animation—offers a bunch of improvements over the previous version. Some are merely catch-up features, while others provide added functionality that may be compelling enough to make seasoned users want to upgrade. And further features are intriguing enough that the non-faithful might want to take a closer look at this worthy contender.Corel, wisely, doesn't try to compete directly against Adobe Creative Suite, which is primarily marketed to creative professionals. Instead, CorelDraw Graphics Suite fits into the niche between the hobbyist/consumer and the professional artist. Corel aims at users who are designers and serious graphics users, involved in creating production projects or ad/marketing material.
On our tests, we found CorelDraw X5 an uneven upgrade, with the negatives mostly related to new additions, in particular CorelConnect, the new content browser. On the other hand, the two flagship programs, CorelDraw and Corel Photo-Paint, are stronger than ever, delivering greater precision, refined accessibility, and helpful guidance for both beginners and experienced users.
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