Version Comparison Matrix - CorelDRAW

1 Object distributionImproving on the Align and Distribute docker/Inspector, it s now easier than ever to get the exact page layouts and precise designs in CorelDRAW . The Distribute by Spacing option simplifies defining a specific dimension between objects when distributing Objects to a PathFit any type and number of objects to a path of your choice. Smart spacing and rotation settings help you customize the arrangement of objects along the photos interactivelyRotate crooked images by interactively aligning a straightening bar to an element in the photo or specifying an angle of rotation. All controls are easily accessible on screen or on the property bar for perfect results in minutes. NEW! Pages docker/InspectorCorelDRAW 2021 simplifies working with multipage documents thanks to the new Pages docker/inspector. It lists all pages in a design so you can easily manage them and quickly navigate a project.

2 Each page has a scalable thumbnail preview that reflects its size and content. Reordering pages is as easy as dragging them in the docker/Inspector. What s more, you can add, delete, and rename pages in one spot, saving you time and effort. And in a click, you can switch display modes to either focus on a single page or use the new Multipage View. NEW! Autofit Page Another time-saver in CorelDRAW 2021 is the Autofit Page feature. In just a click, you can resize a page to fit its content. You can also quickly customize the margin by specifying the space between design elements and the edge of the page. ENHANCED! Guidelines When working with guidelines, you can quickly switch views from world scale to page dimensions. In addition, it's easier to manage custom guidelines, so you can set up the framework for a design faster than ! Snap to selfWhen working in complex designs, a new setting allows you to prevent objects from snapping to their own snap points so you can move and transform design elements with ease and Comparison MatrixFeature CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2021 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2017 & X8 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2019 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2020 Layout Tools CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2018 Add Perspective effectQuickly create the illusion of distance and depth by applying perspective to bitmaps, vector objects or both directly in the drawing window.

3 It's an ingenious tool to showcase artwork in real world envelopes to bitmapsShape a bitmap interactively by placing it in an envelope and dragging its nodes. Quickly and seamlessly blend a bitmap into an illustration by using envelope presets or crafting a custom envelope from LayersMaster Layers make it easier to create page-specific designs for your multi-page CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2021 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2017 & X8 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2019 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2020 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2018 Layout ToolsPage numberEasily add page numbers alphabetic, numeric, or roman on all pages of a document, starting on a specific page, or starting ata particular and import tables to provide structured layouts for text and Style effectsArt Style effects use artificial intelligence to modify an image or object to produce a stylized Version while preserving the original content.

4 You can choose from a range of AI presets based on the techniques of different artists or ! Perspective Drawing In CorelDRAW 2021, it's easier than ever to draw objects or scenes in perspective. This new feature is based on the principles of perspective projection and boosts productivity by eliminating the need to first set up complex grids. To get you started, there are presets for four types of perspective drawing, which are easily customizable by adjusting any part of the perspective field. The possibilities are limitless thanks to the ability to create multiple perspective groups each with their own unique perspective field within the same page or effectsApply, modify, and experiment with bitmap effects on both vectors and bitmaps, all without altering the source image or object in featheringThe Feather effect gradually increases the transparency in the edges of vector and bitmap objects to make them blend seamlessly into a design.

5 You can customize the effect by specifying the width of the feathering and transparency of the Shadow toolWith CorelDRAW , you can apply inner shadows to design elements to give them 3D depth. The new Inner Shadow tool lets you simulate light falling on an object in a click and then fine-tune the inner shadow with intuitive property bar AI-assisted features in PowerTRACE 2021 and 2020 deliver the best bitmap-to-vector trace results yet. You can now take advantage of cutting-edge image-optimization options that help improve the quality of a bitmap as you trace it. Bitmap effects lensUsing AI technology, CorelDRAW lets you apply bitmap effects as lenses. Moving or manipulating the lens gives you the freedom to position the bitmap effect with precision in your design. Bitmap effects can also be applied as lenses in Corel PHOTO-PAINT .AI-poweredAI-poweredDrawing ToolsBlock Shadow toolAdd solid vector shadows to objects and text with this interactive feature that reduces the time getting a file ready for output.

6 It accelerates reprographic workflows by greatly reducing the number of lines and nodes in shadows. Pointillizer Generate high-quality vector mosaics from any number of selected vector or bitmap objects with just a few clicks. Inspired by the Pointillism painting technique, it's great for creating vehicle wraps, window decor projects, and modeCreate a range of symmetrical designs, from simple objects to complex kaleidoscopic effects in real time, and boost your productivity by automating what is usually a very time-consuming workflow. Align and distribute nodesAlign and distribute nodes using the bounding box of a selection, the page edge or center, the closest grid line, or a specified point. Distributing nodes is just as easy, adding equal spacing between them horizontally or photos interactivelyRotate crooked images by interactively aligning a straightening bar to an element in the photo or specifying an angle of rotation.

7 All controls are easily accessible on screen or on the property bar for perfect results in minutes. LiveSketch toolSketch and design on the fly! LiveSketch is a revolutionary drawing tool based on the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Free-form sketching converts into precise vector IN 2017 Vector and bitmap pattern fillsPreview, apply, and interactively transform both vector pattern and bitmap pattern fills using enhanced controls in the Object Properties docker/Inspector. You can also save fills you've created or modified using the new .FILL fillsCreate elliptical and rectangular fountain fills, apply transparency to individual fill color nodes, repeat a fill within a filled object, adjust a fill's angle of rotation and smooth the blend transition of a fountain for Real-Time Stylus (RTS)You can take full advantage of the pressure and tilt of your RTS-compatible pen, tablet or device to control your brushstrokes in CorelDRAW and Corel and display objectsCorelDRAW allows you to hide objects and groups of objects, helping you edit objects in complex projects and experimentwith your designs more CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2021 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2017 & X8 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2019 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2020 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2018 Drawing ToolsImpact toolGive your designs a little more spark!

8 It's perfect for effortlessly adding movement or focus to an element in a drawing. Effects are non-destructive, highly customizable vector objects that can be edited with other optionsAI-powered upsampling options help enlarge images without losing detail, as well as deliver better image upscaling and enhanced bitmap tracing. Using machine-learnt models, these additions preserve clean edges, sharpness, and fine details in upscaled artifact removalYou can get the most out of older images with advanced machine-learning techniques that remove compression artifacts and recover color details, eliminating tedious manual editing. What's more, these techniques can deliver noticeably better trace ! Image Adjustment Corel PHOTO-PAINT 2021 introduces a range of features and enhancements to deliver more efficient, accurate image editing. The new Adjustments docker/Inspector gives instant access to the most critical and frequently used filters, letting you quickly work non-destructively, in real- time, and in context.

9 What s more, the brand new Local Adjustment Mode simplifies targeting a filter to a specific image area. ENHANCED! Replace colorsThe Replace Colors filter has been rebuilt from the ground up. Improved color pickers and eyedropper tools allow for more precise editing, and a new interactive control makes fine-tuning hue and saturation ranges more intuitive. CorelDRAW 2021 has also added a slider to help ensure smoother color transitions between selected and unselected pixels. Feature CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2021 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2017 & X8 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2019 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2020 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite2018 Non-destructive effects in Corel PHOTO-PAINTThe Effects docker/Inspector in Corel PHOTO-PAINT makes it easy to apply, modify and experiment with effects, all without altering the source object. Get different looks by adding multiple effects, reordering them in the list or toggling them on or Selection mask toolThe Smart Selection Mask tool in Corel PHOTO-PAINT selects image areas using an algorithm that intelligently expands the selection by finding edges.

10 What's more, the Mask Transform tool is enhanced so that transformations can now be applied to pixels within a Create stunning photo collages. Start with a photo or vector object as the foundation of your mosaic, then choose a library of bitmap images as the mosaic tiles, and let PhotoCocktail do the rest. Mesh FillDesign multi-colored filled objects with more fluid color transitions. Reveal objects behind individual nodes with a transparency vector objectsRemove jagged edges and reduce nodes in curve objects with the Smooth ToolsNEW! HEIF Support CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 lets you take advantage of photos captured on mobile phones with High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) support. Many devices use HEIF as the default capture format because it delivers smaller file sizes without sacrificing picture quality. You can import or open the key image from HEIF files in Corel PHOTO-PAINT or import it into a drawing in CorelDRAW .