CorelDRAW returns to Mac with upgraded vector tools, Touch Bar support & more
Roger Fingas
Corel on Tuesday released CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 for the Mac, marking the first time the suite has been updated for macOS in years.
The suite includes apps for illustration, photo editing (Photo-Paint), font management (Font Manager), and RAW image processing (AfterShot 3 HDR). Corel's new vector graphics tools include LiveSketch, which uses AI and machine learning to transform freeform drawing into precise lines.
Corel promises "an experience that feels natively Mac," reflecting Apple's design principles. The company has accordingly implemented a streamlined UI, macOS Mojave's Dark Mode, and Touch Bar support on MacBook Pros. Touch commands affect everything from text to layout settings.
Other changes include a redesigned Objects Docker, non-destructive effects, an "Align to Pixel Grid" button, and a Web interface, CorelDRAW.app.
The 2019 Graphics Suite costs $499 as a one-time purchase, or $198 per year for a continuously-upgraded edition. CorelDRAW is also available through the Mac App Store, but only in subscription form.
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