Corel — graphic and office software for business

Corel Corporation is a Canadian multinational corporation specializing in the development of graphic and office software. The company was founded in 1989 by Michael Cowpland and Tony Cowpland, with headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Corel products are used by more than 100 million users worldwide.

Official website: corel.com

Corel Company History

Corel was founded in 1989 in Ottawa, Canada. Initially, the company developed data processing software. In 1992, Corel released CorelDRAW 3.0, which became the first graphics suite to include vector graphics, raster graphics, and typography in a single product. In 1996, Corel acquired WordPerfect Corporation, adding the WordPerfect office suite to its portfolio. In 2019, Corel acquired WinRAR, expanding its portfolio of data archiving software.

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is a comprehensive graphic design solution that includes vector graphics, photo editing, layout, and typography. It is used by designers, artists, publishers, and advertising agencies.

CorelDRAW Standard

The basic version for beginner designers and small businesses. Includes CorelDRAW, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, and Corel Font Manager. Suitable for creating logos, business cards, brochures, and illustrations.

CorelDRAW Professional

The professional version for experienced designers. Advanced tools for vector graphics, photo editing, layout, and typography. Includes AI (artificial intelligence) tools for automating routine design tasks.

CorelDRAW Technical

A specialized version for technical drawing and documentation. Tools for creating technical illustrations, diagrams, schematics, and documentation.

CorelDRAW for Business

A version for corporate customers with a simplified interface and support for centralized license management.

WordPerfect Office

WordPerfect Office is an office suite that includes a word processor, spreadsheet program, and presentation software. It is popular in the legal and government sectors thanks to support for complex document layouts and compatibility with Microsoft Office formats.

WordPerfect Standard

An office suite for everyday work. Includes the WordPerfect word processor, the Quattro Pro spreadsheet program, and the Presentations presentation software.

WordPerfect Professional

An extended version with additional tools for legal and government institutions. Includes templates for legal documents and integration with electronic document management systems.

WordPerfect Ultimate

The full version with all features, including spreadsheets, databases, publishing tools, and extended support for document formats.

Painter

Corel Painter is a professional editor for digital painting and illustration. Over 900 brushes, Wacom tablet support, realistic materials (oil, watercolor, pastel). Used by artists, illustrators, and designers.

Painter Essentials

The basic version for beginner artists. A basic set of brushes and tools for digital painting.

Painter Professional

The professional version with a full set of brushes, layer support, and an extended color palette.

WinRAR

WinRAR is a data archiver (acquired by Corel in 2019). Supports all popular formats (RAR, ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZ), AES-256 encryption, and recovery of damaged archives.

Corel Technologies

• CorelDRAW: a vector graphics editor with a 30-year history. Support for layout, vector and raster graphics, and typography.
• AI-powered tools: artificial intelligence-based tools for automating routine design tasks (automatic alignment, color selection, background replacement).
• Cloud collaboration: cloud services for real-time collaboration on projects.

Licensing for Business

• Corporate licenses for organizations of any size.
• Subscription and perpetual licenses.
• Centralized license management through the Corel Partner Portal.
• Discounts for educational institutions and government organizations.