Illustrate

CorelDRAW� X4 delivers intuitive vector illustration tools that meet the demands of todays busy design professionals and aspiring graphic artists. It delivers results fast, whether youre creating a company logo or working on a large project with a demanding production schedule.

Vector Illustration

Confidently tackle a wide variety of projects, from logos and Web graphics to multi-page brochures and eye-catching signs.

Market-Leading File Compatibility

Open, edit and save as other industry-standard formats, including � Illustrator� AI files. Support for more than 100 import/export filters provides greater flexibility.

Layout

CorelDRAW X4 features time-saving text and page layout enhancements that help you complete your designs faster.

New! Interactive Tables

Create and import tables to quickly provide a structured layout for text and graphics.

New! Independent Page Layers

Work with more freedom and control by creating individual page layouts within a multi-page document.

New! Live Text Formatting

See how a text formatting change will look before you apply it.

New! WhatTheFont" Integration

Save time by immediately identifying fonts used in existing designs or artwork received from clients (English only).

New! Mirror Paragraph Text

Mirror text horizontally, vertically or both.

Create Boundary, Simplified Star and Smart Fill

Work faster with easy-to-use tools that automate tasks and simplify the design process.

Photo-edit

Corel� PHOTO-PAINT� X4 is professional image-editing software that lets you quickly and easily retouch and enhance photos. Closely integrated with CorelDRAW X4, its especially useful in a production workflow that includes bitmap photo editing.

New! Raw Camera File Support

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 now supports raw camera file formats for hundreds of different types of cameras. Achieve the results you want with greater artistic control and flexibility while still maintaining the original raw files.

New! Straighten Image

Quickly and easily correct images that were scanned or photographed at an awkward angle.

Enhanced! Histogram Feedback

Edit images more efficiently by previewing changes and comparing results in real time as you adjust image tone, apply effects or process raw camera files.

Enhanced! Tone Curve Adjustments

Adjust images with more precision, thanks to an integrated histogram that provides real-time feedback as you make adjustments. In addition, the new Eyedropper lets you pinpoint specific color locations on the tone curve of your image.

Streamlined Page Sizes

Work more efficiently with page sizes that better reflect your geographic location.

Cut Out Lab

Cut out elements of a picture from its background and maintain fine details. Available in CorelDRAW X4 and Corel PHOTO-PAINT X4, the Cut Out Lab saves valuable time masking objects.

Trace

With Corel� PowerTRACE" X4, you can quickly and accurately trace bitmaps, converting them into editable and scalable vector images.

Enhanced! Bitmap-to-Vector Conversion

Turn poor-quality bitmaps into high-quality vector images with greater control. This is ideal for creating business cards, brochures, signs or other promotional material.

New! Centerline Trace

This method produces more accurate strokes and is perfect for tracing line drawings or signatures.

Color Palette

Corel PowerTRACE X4 generates a color palette, allowing you to easily edit, merge or delete colors, and control which colors appear in traced results.

Extras Learning resources included in the box:

User Guide

This comprehensive book outlines how to use each application, tool and feature in the suite.

CorelDRAW� Handbook  Insights from the Experts

Learn from practical, real-world designs created by CorelDRAW� experts.

Designer Notes

Look through designer template notes for information on design choices and for instructions on customizing templates while adhering to design principles.

Quick Reference Card

This handy guide provides shortcuts to the most commonly used tools and menu commands in CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT�.

Hints Docker

View interactive hints that get you started quickly and provide step-by-step help on the suite`s powerful tools.

Help Files

Find detailed information on using each application, tool and feature in the suite.

Training Videos

Learn the basics of using CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 with 2 hours of new training videos on DVD. Topics include illustration, design and image-editing fundamentals, industry-specific design principles and output details for various media, such as print or the Web.   

System Requirements

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4

• Windows Vista� (32-bit or 64-bit editions) or Windows� XP (with Service Pack 2 or later)
• 512 MB of RAM, 430 MB of hard disk space
• Pentium� III, 800 MHz processor or AMD Athlon" XP
• 1,024 � 768 or better monitor resolution
• DVD drive
• Mouse or table