| Application | Purpose | |-------------|---------| | | Vector illustration & page layout | | Corel PHOTO-PAINT 2022 | Raster image editing (like Photoshop) | | Corel Font Manager 2022 | Font organization & management | | Corel CAPTURE 2022 | Screen capture tool | | CorelDRAW.app | Web-based vector design (light version) | | CorelDRAW.app for iPad | Mobile design on iPad | | AfterShot HDR | Raw photo editor |
| Component | Windows | macOS | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit, version 21H1 or later) | macOS Catalina (10.15), Big Sur (11.0), Monterey (12.0) | | Processor | Intel Core i3/5/7/9, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7/9/Threadripper, EPYC | Apple M1/M1 Pro/M1 Max, multicore Intel processor | | RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | | Hard Disk Space | 5.5 GB | 4 GB (SSD recommended) | | Screen Resolution | 1280 x 720 (100% 96 dpi) | 1280 x 800 (1920 x 1080 recommended) | | Graphics Card | OpenCL 1.2 compatible with 3+ GB VRAM | OpenCL 1.2 compatible with 3+ GB VRAM | | Internet Connection | Required for installation, authentication, and access to some features | Required for installation, authentication, and access to some features |
The suite includes and AfterShot Lab .
The 2022 iteration focused heavily on non-destructive adjustments, collaborative tools, and expanded creative control. Advanced Photo Editing
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You get everything you need (Vector, Photo, Typography, Web) in one package.
Ctrl + K : . Splits compound paths, text strings, or linked graphical objects into fully distinct, independent elements.
Adjusts the application zoom level to fit all created objects neatly inside the viewport.
: Layer-based image editing and pixel manipulation. | Application | Purpose | |-------------|---------| | |
Uncheck “Additional offers” during install to avoid bloatware.
This article delves into the core components, features, and advantages of the 2022 suite. Key Components of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2022
The first thing you notice launching CorelDRAW 2022 is that it doesn't feel like a corporate productivity tool. It feels like a cockpit.
In 2022, Corel (operating under the parent brand Alludo) focused heavily on the "subscriber update" model. Rather than waiting for a major annual release, paying subscribers received consistent quarterly updates throughout 2022, introducing new tools, template packs, and performance fixes. This shift to continuous delivery ensures that the software evolves alongside user needs without requiring a complete reinstall. Ctrl + K :
We tested this on a MacBook Pro M1 Max. The launch time from dock to canvas is under 4 seconds. Heavy bitmap effects (liquify, smudge) that used to stutter are now real-time. On Windows, the GPU acceleration has been extended to virtually every vector effect. Scrolling through a 200MB architectural drawing with complex hatches is buttery smooth.
: A transformed Adjustments inspector offers non-destructive image editing that is up to 10 times faster than previous versions.
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The suite is "fully loaded" with several specialized applications:
This is where 2022 takes a huge leap forward. Corel has finally released native support for .